Georgia to Celebrate Trees’ Many Benefits on Arbor Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 12, 2019 Citizens across the state are observing Georgia’s Arbor Day this month to celebrate the many benefits of trees. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp acknowledged the…

Trees Across Georgia (TAG) Grant Program

…promote the care of trees in communities throughout Georgia with emphasis on disadvantaged communities. The USDA Forest Service, authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act and the Community Forestry Assistance Act…

Georgia Celebrates Trees this Month

…Director Tim Lowrimore. “This is a great opportunity for communities to come together and support the many benefits trees deliver, including storm water uptake, cooling shade, homes for wildlife, and…

Community Resources

…owners and nonprofit organizations. Page on GFC Website Community Forestry Friend Program Application The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is rewarding communities and campuses implementing exemplary urban forestry programs with a…

Georgia Arbor Day

…groups to join in. How Georgia Celebrates Arbor Day Arbor Day is a day set aside to plant, celebrate and recognize trees for the benefits they provide. Georgia celebrates Arbor…

Wood-Using Industries

…PEFC or SBP1. PDF 2023-07-GeorgiaWoodUsingIndustriesDirectory 2023-07-GeorgiaWoodUsingindustriesDirectory-Excel-File Excel 2023 Wood Using Industry Template (with Mills by County) Template (with Mills by County) PDF 2023 Wood Using Industry (sawmill-softwood) Sawmill – Softwood…

National Forest Products Week

…doing breaks down cellulose to a microfiber component. Nanocellulose improves the properties of strength, stiffness, and adhesive qualities. It is comparatively lightweight and acts as a barrier to moisture and…

Searching for the Next “Great American Tree”

…provide, The American Grove is sponsoring the 5th annual Great American Tree Competition. The American Grove, an online community of tree enthusiasts, promotes the Great American Tree Competition (GATC) every…

GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program

…Provided? You will need to complete a short self-assessment survey for your community that takes about 20 minutes to complete online. The survey helps us to determine what support is…