Gary White Named GFC Interim Director
…following the departure of the ag ency’s former director. A search committee has been established by the GFC Board of Directors (BOD) to identify the best candidate to lead the…
GFC Seedling Sales Open!
…Seedlings can be picked up at local GFC offices or at our Flint River Nursery. While online orders are strongly encouraged for all seedlings this year, recent ransomware attacks have…
Caring for Trees in Summer
…and disease to encroach, and when windy storms can bring down branches and even whole trees. Mulching is perhaps the most important summer tree care tool available to homeowners and…
GA Forestry Report: April Tornadoes Cause $3 Million+ In Damages
…two public parks. Landowners are encouraged to utilize professional foresters and arborists to help with decisions about timber management or potentially hazardous trees around homes and urban environments. Resources are…
Hazards of the Forest
Foresters and others who work outside and those who enjoy being in the outdoors are often confronted with hazards that can cause sickness, injury, or death. This booklet provides a brief description of those hazards to help you avoid an unpleasant encounter.
#SpringIntoAction with GFC!
…abundance of research now proves what we’ve known innately forever: trees and natural resources improve our health and well-being. Let’s encourage one another by sharing our observations online. We can’t…
GFC and COVID-19
…offices to issue burn permits and respond to customers by appointment. We’re encouraging online burn permitting at GaTrees.org or by calling 1-877-OK2-BURN (652-2876). GFC rangers in all areas are on…
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia
…please contact your forest health specialist. Spread the word Encourage your neighbors to protect their trees and help everyone protect Georgia’s hemlocks! HWA Soil Drench Application For specific instructions on…
STEM & Forestry
…focuses on the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures. Engineering encompasses the use of science, mathematics, and technology. Engineering includes developing and designing new forestry-related equipment to…
Georgia Gets Growing with Tree-planting Grants
…Georgia (TAG) program, in partnership with the Georgia Forestry Commission and US Forest Service, encourages projects that increase the benefits of tree canopy. Twenty-three Georgia applicants were chosen to receive…
