Storm Mitigation Planning
Planning Both communities and arborists need to plan ahead for storms. An effective storm plan will help to minimize a storm’s impacts on your community forest. GFC can help communities…
Christmas Tree Vendor Directory
…- Come See Come Saw David Bosshardt Call For Appointment , , Phone: 706-861-5672 County: Walker Call for appointment and directions. Blue Ice; Leyland Cypress; White Pine; Open Date: Mon:…
Ask The Arborist
…Forestry Commission, and while our community foresters are International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborists, their expertise mainly pertains to trees commonly found in Georgia. Note: GFC email serves cannot accept…
Care For Your Community’s Trees
…GFC Website Community Forestry Friend Program Application The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is rewarding communities and campuses implementing exemplary urban forestry programs with a Community Forestry Friend social media badge….
New Rules in Effect as North Georgia Burn Ban is Lifted
…changes. “The changes to the law really strengthen the prevention of wildfires caused by escaped yard debris burning,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Part of the new law…
Community Wildfire Protection Plan
…homeowners associations environmental organizations A completed CWPP is circulated to the community and posted on their public website so citizens can understand their local risk and prepare accordingly. CWPP plans…
Local Forester Named GFC 2020 Forester of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 2, 2020 The Georgia Forestry Commission has named Region 4 Field Forester Stephen Martin, as the agency’s 2020 Forester of the Year. The prestigious award is…
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…
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…
Community Forestry Assistance
…forestry programs, and promote the care of trees in communities throughout Georgia with emphasis on disadvantaged communities. In partnership with the Georgia Tree Council, the Georgia ReLeaf grant program offers…
