Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)

The urbanization of the rural landscape has resulted in challenges for protecting not only natural resources, but also homes and people. Communities in the WUI are at risk of catastrophic…

Five-Year Plan

The purpose of the Five-Year Plan for Georgia’s Urban and Community Forests is to: provide strategic direction for urban and community forest programs coordinate statewide efforts to value, conserve, manage…

Tree Ordinances

Some ordinances apply only to street trees, while others apply to all public and privately owned trees. Many communities adopt tree ordinances when citizens perceive an immediate need to protect…

Canopy Studies & Tree Inventories

Depletion of Georgia’s Tree Canopy According to a 2006 study, the Atlanta region lost an average of 50 acres of tree canopy per day between 1991 and 2005. For each…

Green Infrastructure Resources

GI can be applied on a landscape scale or as an individual green design on a local scale. It may include green roofs, bio swales, and pervious pavement. Benefits a…

Cogongrass in Georgia

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…PSA Cogongrass Eradication Strategies Cogongrass Eradication Agreement Identifying Cogongrass (Field Guide) Contact Us We are happy to assist with any questions or concerns you may have. If you can’t find…

Timber Sales

Large tracts of land are maintained and preserved by the State. GFC manages several land properties owned by the State of Georgia. All of them operate under a multiple-use Forest…

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)

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…EAB Update (2021) EAB Update (2022) EAB Update (2023) Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Rules & Regulations EmeraldAshBorer.info USDA APHIS EAB Story Map Contact Us We are happy to assist with…

Choose a LIVE Christmas Tree for 2020!

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…programs and practices that will enhance your forested land. From your fellow Georgians and friends at the Georgia Forestry Commission, Happy Holidays and here’s to a safe and happy 2021!…