Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…qualities. Reforestation staff collects and processes thousands of milliliters of pollen each spring to do controlled crosses in our seed orchards. This is done so that two superior parents can…
COGONGRASS: IF YOU SEE IT, REPORT IT!
…found, that site is marked as eradicated. Even eradicated sites get follow-up visits to ensure this invasive weed has not returned. The success of this program is shown in the…
Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Start by Recycling Your Tree
…Company, and Burpee Seed Company, communities have the drop-off locations, media promotion, and chipping services they need to be successful. The Georgia Forestry Commission even provides complimentary tree seedlings for…
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…of milliliters of pollen each spring to do controlled crosses in our seed orchards. This is done so that two superior parents can be mated for the production of seed…
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…
Burn Permits and Notifications
Under Senate Bill 119, GA code section 12-6-90 was changed to eliminate the need to notify the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) by the person, firm, corporation, or association who intends…
Community Tree Advocacy
Whether you’re looking to get involved with an existing organization or begin the process of starting your own, GFC is here to help. Start a Tree Board A tree board…
Tree Ordinances
Some ordinances apply only to street trees, while others apply to all public and privately owned trees. Many communities adopt tree ordinances when citizens perceive an immediate need to protect…
Kemp Leads Forest Field Day
…give people the tools they need to be effective stewards of America’s forests,” said Georgia Tree Farm Program Administrator Frank Green. “It was great to see so many passionate landowners…
Forestry Commission Plants Special Seedlings in Dawson County
…at GFC’s Arrowhead Seed Orchard and is expected to be an excellent seed source in the future.” Virginia pine seedlings were also planted on the tract. Seeds from both species…
