Rural Fire Defense Program

…Water Supply Tanker Federal Excess Personal Property In 2005, Congress authorized the Secretary of Defense under 10 U.S. Code § 2576b to provide excess personal property (via sale or donation)…

Timber Products

…is Leyland cypress, eastern red cedar, white pine, and others. Seventy percent (70%) of all Christmas tree sales from Georgia Christmas tree growers come from choose and cut operations. Approximately…

Carefully Planned “Good Fires” Prevent Bad Ones

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The many benefits of prescribed fire on Georgia forestland are being recognized February 2-8 during “Prescribed Fire Awareness Week.” Prescribed Fire Awareness Week is recognized annually during the first week…

Storm Mitigation Planning

…develop a plan for avoiding or mitigating storm damage to trees. GFC can also help arborists: learn to assess a community’s current storm readiness prepare, respond, and recover from a…

Diseases of Leyland Cypress in the Landscape

Leyland cypress has become one of the most widely used plants in commercial and residential landscapes, and it is relatively pest-free. However, because of its relatively shallow root system, and because they are often planted too close together and in poorly drained soils, Leyland cypress is prone to root rot and several damaging canker diseases, especially during periods of prolonged drought.

National Arson Awareness Week

The U.S. Fire Administration provides resources to spread important messages in your community to prevent arson. Access resources.

Human Resources Information

…Specified illness pays a lump sum in the occasion that an illness specified by the plan occurs. Coverage levels are from $5,000 to $50,000. This coverage must be chosen upon…

Ask The Arborist

…we have a responsibility to assess and minimize risks associated with the forest canopy. PDF What is my tree worth? Homeowners often believe that trees in their landscape have economic…

Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests

Executive Summary Georgia is an ideal place to live and work – offering a quality of life that is unmatched. We are business friendly, benefit from a temperate climate and…