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….
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted
…fires and any damage that may result from their embers. Because escaped debris burning is the number one cause of wildfires in Georgia, the Georgia Forestry Commission reminds individuals they…
Georgia Landowner Earns National Forest Sustainability Award
…benefits of Southern forests ever since,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Our agency commends her dedication to sound forest management and is proud to help celebrate this outstanding…
Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service
…cadres, as well as community outreach through forestry field days and other programs. The Georgia Forestry Commission’s Berrien County team received South Zone Unit of the Year recognition at the…
Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service
…community outreach. Among other achievements, they completed numerous building projects, hosted a special delegation of business leaders from Japan, volunteered at the Billy Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp, and served as…
Georgia to Celebrate Trees’ Many Benefits on Arbor Day
…middle of our planting season,” said Chuck Williams, Director of the Georgia Forestry Commission. “Whether you’re adding trees to your yard, a city park, or any other landscape, you’re doing…
GFC Seedling Sales Open!
The calendar may say summer, but we’re already thinking about the cool winter planting season ahead! Georgia Forestry Commission seedling sales begin today, July 1, so it’s time to peruse…
Georgia Gets Growing with Tree-planting Grants
…with trees. A complete list of projects and their locations can be found here: https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/trees-across-georgia-tag-grant-program. For more information about tree planting and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit gatrees.org….
#SpringIntoAction with GFC!
…Commission), twitter (@gatrees) and Instagram (gatrees) pages. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a while, we’ll post a theme to inspire you. Then you and your kids and all your…
Forest Agency Strengthens Regional Focus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 7, 2023 The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has named five employees to its new team of Region Managers, who will lead the agency’s efforts to serve…