eLearn Urban Forestry (eXtension Campus)
eLearn Urban Forestry is a distance-learning program for beginning urban foresters and allied professionals. These include foresters, natural resource planners, landscape architects, city officials and public works employees. (ISA credit and certificate of completion available)
Managing Storm Damaged Trees: Do’s and Don’ts
Check out this resource for the Do’s and Don’ts on how to manage damaged trees from a storm. Includes: how to hire a professional for clean up, chainsaw safety, pruning and maintenance for damaged trees and more.
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…
GFC Director Lowrimore Named One of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders
For the second consecutive year, Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore has been named to Georgia Trend magazine’s list of the state’s 500 Most Influential Leaders. The magazine’s website describes…
Green Cities: Reduced Risk
Trees and vegetation can dampen ambient noise, improve air quality, cool over-heated urban centers, and be a food security solution.
Conserving Habitat for Georgia’s Wildlife Fact Sheet
Georgia is one of the most biologically diverse states in the nation, and working forests play a big role ensuring healthy wildlife habitats. Download fact sheet to learn more.
Forest Management Plan
A forest management plan is the roadmap to a healthy forest. Landowners have diverse goals for their forested land. Explore the benefits of creating a forest management plan.
Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education® and Tree Line USA Programs
Celebrating communities all across America that are creating healthier and more abundant community forests.
Management Plans
A forest management plan is the roadmap to a healthy forest. There are many reasons why it is helpful to have a forest management plan for your property. Find out how to develop a plan.
HB 1EX Bill
Bill provides emergency disaster relief assistance for cleanup efforts for timberland owners, as well as emergency funding for state agencies and local governments in heaviest-impacted areas.