History of the Georgia Forestry Commission
This document provides a detailed history of GFC and forest management in Georgia.
Wildfires on the Rise in Georgia
* 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…
GFC and COVID-19: 5/21/20 Update
…communities. What will that look like and what can you expect from us? With input from GFC staff statewide, representatives from various GFC service teams are working as a committee…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…part of a thriving agricultural industry west of Atlanta. Common crops included cotton, corn, wheat, and tobacco. There are more trees growing in that part of Paulding County now, however,…
Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 21, 2023 Georgia Forestry Commission employees serving a 21-county region in west-central Georgia have been honored with a prestigious agency award. The annual “Area of the…
National Forest Products Week
By: Dru Preston Forester-Staff U&M Georgia Forestry Commission Forests provide countless benefits for humanity. To recognize this and honor the tree, National Forest Products Week is observed annually during the…
Summer Camp Openings for Nature-Loving Middle Schoolers
…in a spacious dining hall. All students completing the Forestry Youth Camp receive a certificate of completion and a tee shirt. Registration is open until all slots are filled and…
Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
…this isolated mountain community! Northeast GA: Overstory trees in elevations above 3000 feet show a significant change, with most having some extent of color change. Higher elevations exhibit a lot…
GEORGIA FORESTS: A RENEWABLE INSURANCE POLICY
…holds answers. A new report shows the products and environmental services we get from trees today can remain constant without depleting the resource. The 2024 Sustainability Report for Georgia’s Forests…
Homeowner’s Role in Maintaining the Urban Forest
Download this guide to get tips on maintaining trees, selecting an arborist and a homeowner tree survey checklist.
