Economic
…Cities: Good Health Metro nature – including trees, parks, gardens, and natural areas – enhance quality of life in cities and towns. The experience of nature improves human health and…
Educator Resources
…Shade Program Get shaded playground areas for your elementary school with Making the Shade Program. Page on GFC Website NAAEE Guidelines for Excellence The National Project for Excellence in Environmental…
Hurricane Michael Recovery Assistance
Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type Forest Debris Management Program Performance Form Form to help you gather the appropriate information for Forest Debris Management Program (FDMP) activities. PDF HB 4EX Bill Bill…
USDA’s Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers (PATHH) is now available from July 22, 2021 through October 15, 2021
…for assistance through the Farm Service Agency (FSA) from July 22, 2021 through October 15, 2021. Full details of the program and application process can be found here: https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2021/07/20/usda-announces-pandemic-assistance-timberharvesters-and-haulers. FSA…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA By Aubrey Deane, GFC Graphics and Visual Art Specialist It’s no secret that leadership can make or…
GFC’s Stance on Burning during the COVID-19 Pandemic (4/9/2020)
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
GFC’s Stance on Respect and Discrimination
…advocacy of violence in any form is contrary to our values and culture. Discrimination has absolutely no place in our agency, and its appearance on any platform, including the personal…
Firefighting Training & Resources
…and personal instruction, which allows for instructor and trainee interactions, more “hands on” practical instruction, and will enhance the overall training experience. The Georgia Forestry Commission ensures qualified instructors are…
Glossary of Tree Ordinance Terms
Guide includes a list of tree ordinance terms.
Tree Ordinance Development Guidebook
This guide provides information ranging from how to form a working group to developing a draft tree ordinance.
