Grant Funding Available for Urban and Community Forestry Management
…tree plantings, tree giveaways, workforce development, professional staffing, canopy mapping, and other community forestry projects that deliver specific benefits. Those benefits include access to nature, strengthened urban forest planning and…
Digital Media Toolkit
TitleDescriptionDocument Type Branding Guidelines A PDF featuring a breakdown of GFC’s branding guidelines. PDF GFC Logo Black & White Transparent PNG of the GFC logo in black and white. GFC…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted
…(S) Spacing distances between fires and woodlands or other flammable vegetation must be 25 feet; (S) Spacing between fire and structures must be 50 feet; (T) Times to burn are…
“Smokey Bear and Me: A Thanksgiving Thrill!”
…had “no idea” about the importance of forestry! It was really fun to be part of the high-energy holiday excitement in the city. Thousands of people lined the streets on…
Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification (WRRQ) in Georgia
…neighborhood are extremely unlikely. Unfortunately, depending on weather, topography, and vegetation conditions, small fires near homes do occur, and can pose a risk to valuable structures and property. But through…
Fire Valued for Ecosystem Health during Prescribed Fire Awareness Week
…Georgia Forestry Commission protects citizens and their property from wildfire and assists landowners with fire strategies. To learn more about wildfire, prescribed burning, and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission,…
2024 American Tree Farm System Landscape Management Plan for the State of Georgia
The American Forest Foundation (AFF), in conjunction with Southern Forestry Consultants, Inc.(SFC), developed the original components, outlines, structure, and drafts of the Landscape Management Plan (LMP) and the associated geodatabase. AFF and SFC also worked cooperatively to evaluate and incorporate edits, comments, and modifications that resulted in the final LMP and geodatabase.
Study Shows Steady Performance by Georgia’s Forest Industry
…strong work force make this possible, providing so many products we depend on, along with critical environmental services. We’re proud to be a Georgia sustainability success story.” See report highlights…
GEORGIA FOREST CONSERVATION CHAMPION BRINGS HOME NATIONAL HONOR
…a sensible and efficient process,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “He’s developed working relationships with so many strong partners and we’re thrilled he’s being singled out for this…
BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
…camp. That includes students, field trip leaders, and counselors. And that is why we want you to hear their assessments – straight from the horses’ mouths! First, here are some…
