Forest Health
…(and Helpful Resources) Do not transport firewood. Transporting firewood between counties or states is a risk since invasives like to “hitch a ride” on wood. Moving firewood has been linked…
Reforestation
…Seedlings are available to the public on a first come-first serve basis. Orders can be delivered to and picked up at any GFC office across the state without additional charge….
Campaign Shares Health Benefits of Trees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 22, 2019 The many health benefits linked to trees are being shared through a new campaign called “Healthy Trees – Healthy Lives.” According to a compilation…
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…number of homeowner samples being tested continues to decline as the media coverage on the SOD threat has also declined. The GFC checked 51 trace forward nursery locations with our…
Georgia’s Forest Action Plan
…trees and forests. Manage and restore trees and forests to mitigate and adapt to global climate change. A Collaborative Process GFC worked collaboratively with key partners in numerous disciplines, which…
Connecting with the next Generation of Passionate Professionals
…his hands dirty” by performing a huge variety of tasks for which GFC foresters are responsible. He’s cruised and marked timber and attended a timber sale bid near Bainbridge. He’s…
Newnan Tornado Recovery – One Year Later
…aid for recovery. The GFC also worked with city and county officials, the Newnan Tree Board, certified arborists, and volunteers from Plant Newnan during a series of special events to…
Georgia Forestry Commission hosts a Fall Huddle with Leadership and Partners
…externally. Jay McSwain, who serves as the Atlanta Braves Chaplain, talked with the GFC team about building trust, refocusing commitment to service, and the principles of an organization. President and…
Longleaf Restoration
…is ranked based on location, soils and practices desired If approved- GFC receives information and develops plan Landowner is given copy of plan and required to complete practices by timeline…
Natural Disaster Recovery
…roadways. Roadways may include private roads, if life and/or property are in danger and emergency vehicles are blocked from responding. Call insurance providers if there is structural, vehicular or property…
