GFC Centennial
Long, long before there were people dedicated to the sustainability of the resource, there were trees. Millions upon millions of acres, stretching beyond the horizon in every cardinal direction. The…
GFC Leaf Watch
Trying to predict the peak of fall color year to year is a challenge since much depends on the weather and the microclimate around each tree. Fortunately, Georgia’s variety of…
The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire
GFC Guest blog by Michael Courey, Towns Co. Firewise Coalition leader Many people long to leave hectic, high intensity lifestyles in large metropolitan urban areas and retreat to calmer, less…
Grant Funding Available for Urban and Community Forestry Management
…been able to offer that provide such tangible results,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Urban & Community Forestry Coordinator Seth Hawkins. “We know that trees shade our homes and businesses, soak…
State Celebrates Trees’ Value in February for Georgia Arbor Day
…are making tangible investments in future generations by planting more trees today.” In addition, a new study by the Georgia Forestry Commission and Georgia Tech shows the total economic impact…
Wood-Using Industries
Wood-Using Industries Directory Browse or search the directory. You can also download a PDF of the full directory. Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type Timber Buyers Directory This list is made up…
Timber Sales & Harvest Advice
Getting Started To request a site visit and find out more about timber sales, contact your local GFC forester. We recommend that you engage the services of a consulting forester…
Timber Security
GFC investigators are specially trained to conduct investigations of forestry related crimes. Timber security laws have been amended and updated over time, and in 2014, GFC investigators were authorized by…
Learn, Plan, Act
A Common Goal – Better Land Management The two organizations joined together to create this initiative because 89 percent of the south’s woodlands are privately owned, but only a small…
