Newnan Tornado Recovery – One Year Later
…spectacular trees,” said Georgia House District 70 (Newnan) Representative Lynn Smith. “Much of it was swept away on that awful night a year ago, but I’m proud to say we’re…
Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia – Forest Management Team of the Year
…have been named GFC’s Fiscal Year 2022 Forest Management Team of the Year. “Cost-share programs are available for a number of purposes,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “These…
New Year, New Purpose: How to Give Your Tree a Second Life
…past 33 years, the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation (KGBF) has helped residents recycle over six million trees across the state through its “Bring One for the Chipper” program. Some become…
Meet GFC’s Director: Tim Lowrimore
…years of serving the state. During this centennial year we will be proudly reminiscing about the formidable events and individuals who have shaped the agency’s first century. And we’ll be…
Five Year Plan for Georgia’s Urban & Community Forest
The five-year plan is a guidance document for the Urban & Community Forestry program of the GFC and the GTC. The plan is developed by a diverse group of industry leaders in Georgia.
Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators
…wildfire response, customer services and safety. Awards were given for North and South Zones and Area of the Year. Chattahoochee/Marion was named the North Zone County Unit of the Year….
New School Year – New Tools to Learn About Natural Resources
…much vacation fun as possible, teachers across the state are already preparing to welcome students back for the new school year. We are here to help! Whether it’s within the…
Arson Investigations
…years and fines Arson in the First Degree (human life endangered) – Maximum prison sentence of 20 years and fines Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type Georgia Forestry Laws GFC is not…
A Look Back at GFC in 2021
By: Tim Lowrimore, Director As we near the end of another year, it’s a good time to take a moment and say thank you, to you – our employees, our…
Timber Products
…Certificate of Harvest is required for anyone in pine straw production. A 10-year-old pine stand can yield up to 100 bales per acre every 3 years. Older stands can yield…
