Educator Resources

…Green Cities: Active Living Recent research indicates that quality outdoor environments affect activity attitudes and behaviors. Urban greening contributes to more walkable places. External Website Green Cities: Crime & Public…

Care For Your Community’s Trees

…Public housing communities with more trees experience 52% fewer total crimes, 48% fewer property crimes, and 56% fewer violent crimes. Keeping citizens healthier by trapping dust, pollen and smoke, resulting…

Tree City USA Application

Tree City USA is a great opportunity to celebrate the importance of an urban tree canopy and improve care of these vital city trees. Complete application.

Five-Year Plan

…College EPA Green Infrastructure and Water Protection City of Alpharetta City of Valdosta Georgia Forestry Commission Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Resiliency Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful City of Atlanta Arborist Division City…

About the Tree City USA Program

The Tree City USA program has been greening up cities and towns across America since 1976. It is a nationwide movement that provides the framework necessary for communities to manage and expand their public trees. Learn more.

Storm Mitigation Planning

…Assistance Program GFC’s Sustainable Community Forestry Program (SCFP) provides technical support to cities, counties, elementary schools, college campuses, home owners and nonprofit organizations. Page on GFC Website Community Forestry Friend…

Green Cities: Safe Streets

his article surveys the research on roadside vegetation benefits, and the scientific evidence concerning city trees, and transportation safety.

Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands

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…In 1975, the City of Atlanta developed an agreement with the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) to take over as primary land managers of both properties. The City supported the idea…

Georgia Arbor Day

…at City Hall. Invite State Legislators, key officials, partners and local citizens. Have a Flag presentation by scouts or veterans’ groups. Ask the Mayor to issue an Arbor Day Proclamation….