Forest Health

…beetle/Laurel Wilt disease. Common concerns include: Diseases (and Helpful Resources) Details about tree diseases common to Georgia: Heterobasidion Root Disease (formerly Annosum Root Disease) – Many Georgia landowners with property…

Forestry Continues to Boost State’s Economy

Institute of Technology’s Enterprise Innovation Institution, detail advances made in categories across the board. “Georgia’s forest industry is making steady gains that impact everyone in the state,” said Georgia Forestry…

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia

…Drench Application, please see HWA Soil Drench Treatment Instructions. For specific instructions on Soil Injection Application, please see HWA Soil Injection Instructions. Resources 2020 Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in Georgia (brochure)…

Economic

Trees are capital assets that help decrease infrastructure costs in cities. The presence of trees in a community affects the cost of municipal services such as stormwater control, transportation and…

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….

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…

Water Quality & BMPs

…and Compliance Survey PDF 2017 Forestry BMP Survey Highlights PDF 2017 Firebreak Installation and Water Quality Brochure General Procedures for Compliance with the Clean Water Act. PDF 2016 Savannah Clean…

Forestry Services Contractors Directory

…Statewide Drum Chopping Complete Vegetation Management 140 South Wiggins Road, Plant City,FL Ray Spirnock Office Phone:813-752-7506 Mobile Phone: Fax: 813-754-7609 RxBurner? No Pesticide Applicator? No Herbaceous Aerial Spray Herbaceous Ground…

Firefighting Training & Resources

…and personal instruction, which allows for instructor and trainee interactions, more “hands on” practical instruction, and will enhance the overall training experience. The Georgia Forestry Commission ensures qualified instructors are…