My Experience as an Urban and Community Forestry Intern
…summer as an urban and community forestry intern. I study community forestry and arboriculture at the University of Georgia. My advisors spoke highly of the Georgia Forestry Commission and its…
Special Team Dispatched to Spread Fire Safety Alerts
…are sharing fire safety information at community gatherings, centers, camps, and on social media. People may also come in contact with Smokey Bear or see reminders posted to electronic signs…
Privacy Policy
…and under this license you may not: modify or copy the materials; use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial); attempt to decompile…
GFC and COVID-19
* 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…
Help at Hand for Michael-Struck GA Landowners
…Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org. Baker, Bleckley, Brooks, Calhoun, Clay, Colquitt, Crisp, Decatur, Dodge, Dooley, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Laurens, Lee, Lowndes, Miller, Mitchell, Pulaski, Randolph, Seminole, Sumter, Terrell, Thomas, Tift, Turner,…
Georgia’s Forest Action Plan
…Community Forestry Program Alliance for Community Trees American Society of Landscape Architects (Georgia Chapter) Arborguard Tree Specialists Association of County Commissioners of Georgia Athens-Clarke County Landscape Division Atlanta Regional Commission…
Plan Now, Dodge Bullets Later!
…for tree clean up. Here are two valuable videos to check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovI5Hbc1lU4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGQmDkBVa64 Working with a certified arborist is always recommended, and you can find one here:https://www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist. Stay safe…
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…
West Central Georgia Rx Burn Initiative Cost Share
…– $25.00 per acre (max $3750 per landowner) for approved privately owned forested land. General Guidelines: The burn must be conducted in one of the following counties: Chattahoochee, Dooly, Harris,…
