GFC Director Lowrimore Named One of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders
For the second consecutive year, Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore has been named to Georgia Trend magazine’s list of the state’s 500 Most Influential Leaders. The magazine’s website describes…
Georgia’s Forest Action Plan
…Community Forestry Program Alliance for Community Trees American Society of Landscape Architects (Georgia Chapter) Arborguard Tree Specialists Association of County Commissioners of Georgia Athens-Clarke County Landscape Division Atlanta Regional Commission…
Forests Continue to Grow Georgia’s Economy
…and productive,” said Lowrimore. “Our goal is to keep this precious resource sustainable for every person – in the new year ahead, and for generations to come.” To read the…
Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia
…drip torches, two backpack blowers, a weed eater, a chainsaw with PPE, two five-gallon backpack sprayers, three “Prescribed Burn Ahead” road signs, ATV water tank, and a pull-behind 27 HP…
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…Georgia Forestry Commission, pollen is a critical part of the Reforestation Department’s mission. Pine pollen plays an important role in the generation of superior trees that are cross-bred for desirable…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…hear that woeful whine, “I’m BOOORRRRRED!” For anyone simultaneously excited and fearful of the summer ahead, we have some great news for you! Georgia’s forests are full of stimulating possibilities…
Making your Home more Energy Efficient – by Planting Trees
…trees that will help reduce energy costs in the years ahead. Simply put, it takes a lot of energy to cool our homes! They absorb the sun’s rays, converting them…
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…receive pollen. Male pollen from superior parent will be injected into bag to pollenate flowers when they are at maximum receptivity. At the Georgia Forestry Commission, pollen is a critical…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…hear that woeful whine, “I’m BOOORRRRRED!” For anyone simultaneously excited and fearful of the summer ahead, we have some great news for you! Georgia’s forests are full of stimulating possibilities…
Five-Year Plan
…and enhance Georgia’s community forests. The plan guides the strategic direction of the Georgia Forestry Commission Sustainable Community Forestry Program and Georgia Urban Forest Council Vision Citizens, policy-makers and managers…
