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.
GFC Region Manager Contact Info
Region 1 Willie Boston wboston@gfc.state.ga.us 770-328-3186 Region 2 Kris Butler kbutler@gfc.state.ga.us 706-676-0168 Region 3 Jason Gillis jgillis@gfc.state.ga.us 912-314-9233 Region 4 Gabe Outlaw goutlaw@gfc.state.ga.us 706-401-5903 Region 5 Blair Joiner bjoiner@gfc.state.ga.us 912-678-2694…
Reforestation
…miles to Coley Station Rd in Bleckley County. Turn right on Coley Station Road and follow it to Porter Road. Take a right on Porter Road and follow it until…
Laurel Wilt Disease Associated with Redbay Ambrosia Beetle
…2004 with Florida following closely behind in 2005. This nonnative invasive insect/disease complex quickly spread across eleven Southern States (Mississippi 2009, Alabama 2011, North Carolina 2011, Arkansas 2015, Louisiana 2014,…
Cost Share & Incentive Programs
…preparation & tree planting, pre-commercial & commercial thinning, road stabilization, and wildlife management practices. Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is a cost-share and rental…
GFC Seedling Sales Open!
…sell out early, however, so it’s wise to get a jump start now. Once again, the Georgia Forestry Commission is offering genetically improved loblolly, slash and shortleaf pine seedlings. If…
Fire Prevention Week 2020
…hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The Georgia Forestry Commission is responsible for all wildfire suppression in the state of Georgia. What causes forest fires?…
Tree Plantings Highlight Georgia’s Arbor Day in February
…holiday because February is inside the state’s ideal planting window. “Trees are nature’s greatest multi-tasker,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Not only do they give us clean water…
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….
