Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program
…overburdened and underserved. Program Objectives The objectives of the Georgia ReLeaf Program are to: 1) Contribute to tree equity in disadvantaged communities. 2) Improve the environmental, economic, and social health…
Community Forestry Assistance
…forestry programs, and promote the care of trees in communities throughout Georgia with emphasis on disadvantaged communities. In partnership with the Georgia Tree Council, the Georgia ReLeaf grant program offers…
New Website Improves the Timber Harvest Notification Process in Georgia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 18, 2022 The Georgia Forestry Commission has launched a new website that streamlines the timber harvest notification process for harvesters and counties across the state. Timber…
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
…biological control agents. On March 1, 2021, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) proposed repeal of Chapter 224-3, “Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine,” in its entirety. Following an open comment period, on…
Conservation Woodland Program
…completed application for the program within the legal time limit. If both the proof and the completed application are not filed within the proper time limit, your application will be…
Water Quality & BMPs
…Committee developed this general guidance document to assist Environmental Protection Agency and other federal regulatory agency representatives in making field level distinctions between ongoing silviculture for bottomland hardwood and cypress…
Local Forest Ranger Receives Fire Prevention Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 2, 2021 A member of the Georgia Forestry Commission’s North Georgia Forest Protection team has been selected to receive a prestigious award recognizing outstanding work to…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…Plan (IAP). These documents dictate everything we need to know for the day, from our mission objectives to evening exercises and radio communication settings. However, the most critical item needed…
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…
Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021
…fading to brown and yellow Yellow-poplar – most of the leaves have dropped. Remaining few leaves show yellow or brown. Redbud – fading to yellow Sourwood – vivid and deep…
