GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program

GFC’s Urban and Community Forestry Program will offer a technical assistance program to cities and towns with populations of 50,000 and under, with a focus on disadvantaged areas as indicated…

Firefighting Training & Resources

Wildland firefighters work in natural environments, such as forests, preventing and fighting fires, and performing rescue and aid services. Wildland Firefighter Training is for: Fire Department personnel – must be…

Community Forestry Assistance

With funding provided by the US Forest Service, GFC assists communities with: Tree board development Tree ordinance revision Becoming a Tree City USA, Tree Campus USA, or Tree Line USA…

Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests

Executive Summary Georgia is an ideal place to live and work – offering a quality of life that is unmatched. We are business friendly, benefit from a temperate climate and…

Taxes & Estate Planning

Ad Valorem Tax Assessment of Timber Sold In Georgia, timber is taxed only once during the period of its growth and that is at the time of harvest or sale….

Longleaf Restoration

A Brief History of the Longleaf Pine During the 1700 and 1800s, longleaf populations began to fall as millions of acres were cleared to build communities and transportation routes. In…

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…

Natural Disaster Recovery

A fast response is important following a fire, storm or other natural disaster. The following information is aimed at assisting homeowners and community officials to prepare and respond quickly and…

Cogongrass in Georgia

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Click here to view the latest video on Cogongrass! Cogongrass, Imperata cylindrica (L.), is considered the seventh worst weed in the world and is listed as a federal noxious weed…