Building Healthy Forests for Birds

…About Birds Georgia: Birds Georgia is building places where birds and people thrive. We create bird-friendly communities through conservation, education, and community engagement. Founded in 1926 as the Atlanta Bird…

BREEZING INTO SUMMERTIME

…for public health and our environment. Clean air is important to human and ecosystem health, and at the Georgia Forestry Commission, we take pride in the tremendous air-cleaning services our…

GFC’s Stance on Respect and Discrimination

Recently, the Georgia Forestry Commission became aware of a serious situation in which one of our employees made an inappropriate and insensitive comment on a personal Facebook post. The comment…

5. How to Plant Trees – A Homeowner’s Guide

“How do I plant a tree?” This is a common question, and tree planting and establishment guidelines have changed considerably over the past 20 years. Learning how to plant a tree and following proper practices when planting trees can lead to long term benefits from well established plants.

Urban Forest Strike Team

This video outlines the work of GFC’s Urban Forest Strike Team, which helps communities deal with the aftermath of severe storms.

Hurricane Michael Recovery Assistance

…programs. Only online applications will be accepted. All applications must be completed and submitted by April 8, 2020. External Website Hurricane Michael – Farm Recovery Block Grants – Press Release…

Digital Media Toolkit

TitleDescriptionDocument Type Branding Guidelines A PDF featuring a breakdown of GFC’s branding guidelines. PDF GFC Logo Black & White Transparent PNG of the GFC logo in black and white. GFC…

Teacher Conservation Workshop gets an A+

Teacher Conservation Workshop gets an A+ GUEST BLOG by Ashley Wright, Pike County Elementary School I just had the honor of completing the Georgia Teacher Conservation Workshop, and WOW! What…