New Year, New Purpose: How to Give Your Tree a Second Life
…environment in mind. Partners such as The Georgia Forestry Commission, The Home Depot, The Davey Tree Expert Company, 11 Alive, Ferry Morse Seed Company, and Burpee Seed Company supply chipping…
Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 21, 2023 Georgia Forestry Commission employees serving a 21-county region in west-central Georgia have been honored with a prestigious agency award. The annual “Area of the…
GFC and COVID-19: 5/21/20 Update
…communities. What will that look like and what can you expect from us? With input from GFC staff statewide, representatives from various GFC service teams are working as a committee…
GFC’s people and services impact Georgians
Written by Stasia Kelly | GFC Media Relations Specialist When you see the words “Georgia Forestry Commission,” what comes to your mind? Trees, of course – millions upon millions of…
Management Plans & Advice
…records and keep track of activities on your property. Communicate with others who use the property or who may be caring for it in the future. Creating a forest management…
Reforestation
…Seedlings are available to the public on a first come-first serve basis. Orders can be delivered to and picked up at any GFC office across the state without additional charge….
Firewise USA®
A program that teaches people how to adapt to living with wildfire and encourages neighbors to work together to prevent losses
Smokey Bear
Wildfire safety through educational programs in schools, civic club gatherings and other public events
Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention Program
A Smokey Bear wildfire prevention program is available for kindergarten to second grade students and public events that do not conflict with the national guidelines. Programs are available by appointment to groups of 100 or more. Get more information.