Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP)
Eligibility Must be private land or Tribal land which will restore, enhance or measurably increase the likelihood of recovery of a threatened or endangered species, improve biological diversity and increase…
Discover Careers in the Forest
Explore various types of forestry careers through this booklet that is aligned with essential knowledge and skills in science and mathematics for grades 3rd through 5th. This workbook can stand alone or be easily integrated into existing lesson plans on ecology, earth science, or general environmental education.
GFC Leaf Watch
…in trees depends on the tree species, soil composition, and other environmental components. PDF NTG Fall Color Supplement These are generally considered the fall colors during peak season. Habitat, weather,…
2021-2022 Dawson Forest Trail Use Restrictions
Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area (WMA) City of Atlanta Tract – Trail Schedule July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022
NIDIS Drought Alert Emails: Get Local Drought Conditions in Your Inbox
…Reports (CMOR) on Drought. These reports help us understand how drought is affecting local conditions. Sign up for U.S. Drought Monitor and U.S. Drought Outlook alerts, or explore more local…
“The Best Time to Plant a Tree was Yesterday.”
…to begin planning for planting trees even before the trees that had fallen were cleaned up. I have worked alongside the Georgia Forestry Commission for 20 years and they have…
GFC Applications for the Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share Program (SPB) and Invasive Plant Control Cost Share Program (IPCP).
The Georgia Forestry Commission is now accepting applications for two programs that provide financial incentives to help landowners manage their forestland. The purpose of the Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share…
Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022
…there is more color along river corridors, roadsides, and the understory than in higher elevations, where oaks make up most of the composition. Species specifics: Maple – Red and yellow…
The Season for Giving Thanks
By: Tim Lowrimore, GFC Director To my GFC colleagues, our customers, and the extended Georgia forestry family… Happy Thanksgiving, and thank you for another great year of working together! As…
How Fire Earns GOOD Marks in the Forest
…the most important tools for cultivating healthy forestland,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Prescribed fire protects lives and properties because it clears the forest floor of vegetative debris…
