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
…nursery operations. Local events to honor these employees for their outstanding service are being planned. For more information about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission visit GaTrees.org. # # #…
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…
SPECIAL ONLINE EVENT FOR SMOKEY BEAR’S BIRTHDAY
…join the party, go to facebook.com/GeorgiaForestryCommission. To learn more about Smokey Bear’s birthday opportunities, go to smokeybear.com/reading-challenge. For information about the many services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
History
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) was created in 1949 by the Georgia Legislature to replace the Department of Forestry. This change resulted from efforts to remove the power of appointing…
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….
GFC and COVID-19: 5/21/20 Update
…call us. If human lives or structures are in danger, call 911. Questions, business requests or information about any regular services provided by the Georgia Forestry Commission – being answered…
Meet GFC’s Director: Tim Lowrimore
It is a real honor to be meeting you here, virtually. I am excited to be joining the Georgia Forestry Commission team and I look forward to the time we…
Kemp Leads Forest Field Day
…the bedrock of forest sustainability,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams, “and it’s one of the core missions of the Georgia Forestry Commission. Landowner events such as this are…
Gary White Named GFC Interim Director
…Commission into the future. The committee is chaired by Georgia Forestry Association Vice President Tom Beyer and consists of three GFC employees and members of the GFC Board. The panel…