Grant Program Funds Tree Plantings
…Housing Authority, Thomasville, Statesboro, Warner Robins, Oxford, Savannah, Valdosta, and Thunderbolt. In the 2022-2023 season, approximately 300 trees were planted and more than 2,400 trees were distributed. If all trees…
Mulch Appreciated! Mulch Obliged!
…landscapes a clean appearance. Mulching is one of the easiest and most beneficial techniques that can positively impact your trees’ health and vitality. Here’s a helpful fact sheet that explains…
GFC Intern Spotlight: Jackson Wright – Learning About GFC State Lands
…on properties such as Bartram Forest in Milledgeville. In support of these projects I have gained experience cruising timber, marking timber boundaries, assisting with prescribed burns, inspecting logging operations, writing…
Food Forest Species List
Species list for U&CF funded grant projects involving food forest. Contains species for North Georgia and South Georgia
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…
Plan Now, Dodge Bullets Later!
…plan ahead for the possible impact of storms on trees: Inspect your trees before (and after) any major weather event; look for cracks and new leans. Work with an ISA…
GFC Director Lowrimore Named One of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders
…protect our forests from catastrophic wildfires and insect and disease outbreaks.” Looking ahead, Lowrimore said he believes the future of forestry in Georgia is as bright as he’s ever seen….
International Leaders Visit a Privately-Held Property in Georgia to Learn About Sustainable Forestry and Community Resiliency
…was scoping with a camera. Inside, the gopher tortoise could be seen on the screen nestled in the passageway this keystone species creates for its and fellow wildlife’s use. For…
New Year, New Purpose: How to Give Your Tree a Second Life
…you waiting for? Visit www.kgbf.org to find a ‘treecycling’ location near you. KGBF will host over 120 event sites this year from the mountains to the coast, and although the…
Forests & Water: A Critical Combination
…forests? Forests filter rain water as it soaks into the earth and drains into aquifers, streams, and rivers. Contiguous forestlands that supply clean water can make water treatment operations more…