GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 1, 2020
…of sumac and some scattered sassafras are showing reds and oranges. Yellows and golds are starting to come in on yellow poplars, and also with birches at higher elevations/ And…
Homeowner help for managing Tornado / Storm damaged trees
…hire a tree service Is my tree safe Leaning trees Lightning struck trees Pruning Decision Guide The Homeowners role Tree risk management Tree roots driveways and sidewalks What it costs…
Landowners Can Help Reduce Wildfire in Georgia
By Frank Sorrells, GFC Chief of Protection. Over the years, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) Protection team has responded to tens of thousands of wildfires. In fact, each year more…
Why Choose a Live Christmas Tree?
…folks think, “I don’t want to cut a tree down,” but keep in mind for every Christmas tree that is cut, three get planted to replenish the resource! Christmas tree…
“The Best Time to Plant a Tree was Yesterday.”
…walks by and we will forever know the good thing we have. Plant Newnan and The Georgia Forestry Commission understand the best time to plant a tree was yesterday. But…
Making your Home more Energy Efficient – by Planting Trees
…to heat, and then radiating that heat back into our living spaces. The heat from roofs, walls, sidewalks, driveways, roads, and parking lots raises homes and offices’ temperatures to uncomfortable…
Georgia Forestry Forum Podcast
…water you drink, to the cost of our energy bills, and the products we use daily – and we’ll tell you how our folks here at the Georgia Forestry Commission…
Five-Year Plan
…and enhance Georgia’s community forests. The plan guides the strategic direction of the Georgia Forestry Commission Sustainable Community Forestry Program and Georgia Urban Forest Council Vision Citizens, policy-makers and managers…
Grant Funding Available for Urban and Community Forestry Management
…information visit https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/trees-across-georgia-tag-grant-program/. Information webinar on September 7; register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7474266073729320281 Eligible recipients are communities, non-profits, and schools. APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 27, 2023. GA ReLeaf- in partnership with the GA…
Water Quality & BMPs
…Highlights The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has completed its 2021 Forestry BMP Implementation Survey covering 260 randomly selected sites statewide. PDF 2021 BMP Survey Results Report Results of Georgia’s 2021…
