Save Energy – Plant Trees!
This video provides insights into the value of planting trees.
Hazards of the Forest
Foresters and others who work outside and those who enjoy being in the outdoors are often confronted with hazards that can cause sickness, injury, or death. This booklet provides a brief description of those hazards to help you avoid an unpleasant encounter.
GFC Mourns Loss of Forestry Employee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 6, 2023 The Georgia Forestry Commission is mourning the loss of a colleague who suffered a medical emergency yesterday while monitoring a contained wildfire that occurred…
Caring for Trees in Summer
Keeping trees healthy is a year ’round responsibility. Whether your focus is on the back yard or the “back 40,” the Georgia Forestry Commission has a wealth of resources to…
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…
Storm Mitigation Template
Community Forest Storm Mitigation Plan for Georgia Communities Template
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…
WILDFIRE INJURY UNDER INVESTIGATION
HOLDING STATEMENT APRIL 3, 2024 A Georgia Forestry Commission wildland firefighter suffered serious injuries from a falling tree while working to control a Dade County wildfire last night. The firefighter…
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.
Tree Campus Higher Education® Application
The Tree Campus Higher Education® program helps colleges and universities around the country establish and sustain healthy community forests. Sign up!
