Cost Share & Incentive Programs
…GFC and funded by the U.S. Forest Service. Forestry practices include using herbicides (a combination of mechanical and herbicide treatments) to eradicate nonnative, invasive plants. The Invasive Plant Control Program…
Prescribed Burn
…burning agreement. Services include plan preparation, equipment loans, and on-site assistance. At times, constraints such as personnel and wildfire suppression can limit the availability of this service. The landowner must…
Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share Program (SPB)
…accepting applications. This program is administered by the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) with US Forest Service funds. The sign up period will be open through July 5. Click here to…
Georgia to Celebrate Trees’ Many Benefits on Arbor Day
…recognized at the event. Visit our calendar for more information about Arbor Day events. For more about the benefits of trees, and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award
…year, and it’s clear county personnel have a steadfast focus on high-quality service to the State of Georgia.” For more information about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed
…gets out of control.” For more information about fire protection provided by the Georgia Forestry Commission, fire safety tips, and other services of the agency, visit GaTrees.org. # # #…
A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore
…at 2022 and preparing for new initiatives that will deliver value to Georgia and its forestry community. 2022 has been an incredible year at the Georgia Forestry Commission! We have…
Carrollton Resident Takes Leadership Role for Georgia Forestry
…Since 2018 he has served as Cost-share Coordinator, overseeing the GFC’s forestry incentive programs and technical service agreements with partner agencies to serve local landowners. Ryan and his wife, Laura,…
Georgia Grown
…to aid agricultural economies by bringing together producers, processors, suppliers, distributors, retailers, agritourism and consumers in one powerful, statewide community. Georgia Grown is also a brand with deep roots in…
March Tornado Timber Damage Totals Nearly $3 Million
…dwellings, utility buildings and commercial properties. One citizen fatality was reported. The report can be found here: https://gatrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/StormTimber-Impact-Assessment-Heard_Coweta-Counties-March-25-2021.pdf. For more information about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
