Georgia to Celebrate Trees’ Many Benefits on Arbor Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 12, 2019 Citizens across the state are observing Georgia’s Arbor Day this month to celebrate the many benefits of trees. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp acknowledged the…
Special Committee Tackles Carbon Credit Tracking in Georgia
…off and running, creating necessary benchmarks for tracking the emission and absorption of carbon in our state. Along with the forest community, architects, builders and others will benefit from a…
GFC Director Lowrimore Named One of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders
…“Our state’s business-friendly climate, infrastructure, and abundant forest resources give us an advantage over other states,” Lowrimore said. He believes Georgia’s forest sector and policy leaders will remain focused on…
Forest Legacy & Conservation Easements
…forestland. The State holds title to the Forest Legacy conservation easements and provides technical advice to landowners. Landowners who donate a conservation easement are eligible for certain Federal and State…
High Fire Danger Impacts Outdoor Burning
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
GFC and COVID-19
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
New Report Shows Continued Growth for Forestry in Georgia
…any other manufacturing sector in the state at $3.9 billion. “Georgia’s forest industry has delivered valuable benefits to the state for a long time,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim…
New Rules in Effect as North Georgia Burn Ban is Lifted
…through September in 54 counties, primarily in the northern half of the state, to protect air quality from emissions that may increase ground level ozone. Of special note this year,…
Trees Across Georgia (TAG) Grant Program
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (USFS) announces the Trees Across Georgia (TAG) Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) Grant…
