A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore

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…at 2022 and preparing for new initiatives that will deliver value to Georgia and its forestry community. 2022 has been an incredible year at the Georgia Forestry Commission! We have…

Tree Plantings Highlight Georgia’s Arbor Day in February

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…holiday because February is inside the state’s ideal planting window. “Trees are nature’s greatest multi-tasker,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Not only do they give us clean water…

Environmental

…Community trees across the United States store 6.5 million tons of carbon per year, resulting in a savings of $22 billion in control costs. Stable Weather Research demonstrates that urban…

Recognizing the Value of ‘Good Forest Fires’

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…January 30 through February 5, 2022. “The Georgia Forestry Commission works with thousands of private and public partners to help spread the word about ‘good fire,’” said Georgia Forestry Commission…

Southern Pine Beetles

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…The practices that may be available to landowners are listed below. To apply, click here: https://gatrees.org/forest-management-conservation/cost-share-incentive-programs/. Figure 7: Thinned pine stand – Photo by James Johnson, Georgia Forestry Commission. Non-commercial…

GFC’s Stance on Burning during the COVID-19 Pandemic (4/9/2020)

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…defined impact on COVID-19 transmission, complications or severity. We have been in ongoing communication on this issue with Georgia’s air quality regulators, the Environmental Protection Division of DNR, and with…

Georgia Tree Council

Tree advocacy group who works to sustain Georgia’s green legacy by partnering with individuals, organizations, and communities in raising awareness toward improving and maintaining Georgia’s community forests.