Timber Products

…more. Slash, loblolly and longleaf are the species of choice for pine straw production. Christmas Trees Ninety percent (90%) of Georgia’s Christmas tree production is Virginia pine. The other 10%…

Educator Resources

…the Safari Club International. External Website GPB Virtual Leaning Journey: Georgia Forests Take your students on an interactive journey through the working forests of Georgia to learn about forest ecosystems,…

Forestry Services Contractors Directory

…Openings Mowing Planting Wildlife OpeningsWildlife Rotary Mowing TruGreen LandCare 3200 Clinton Court, Norcross,GA Virginia Ornelas Office Phone:678-350-8366 Mobile Phone: Fax: 678-475-1832 RxBurner? No Pesticide Applicator? No North GA Northeast Central…

Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia

…azaleas, vaccinium, roses, and the Georgia State Tree: Live Oak (Quercus virginiana). Who is Involved State (Georgia Forestry Commission, University of Georgia, Georgia Department of Agriculture) and Federal (USDA Forest…

Tree Plantings Highlight Georgia’s Arbor Day in February

…March. Other events are scheduled for Valdosta, Hahira, Albany, and Warner Robins. Georgia’s statewide Arbor Day celebration will take place virtually on February 22 during the Georgia Tree Council’s first…

Gary White Named GFC Interim Director

…of 2020. Gary White graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management. After serving with the Peace Corps in Durking Faso, he returned to…

Local Forester Named GFC 2020 Forester of the Year

…year. Martin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management from Virginia Tech and has worked in the forest industry for more than 34 years. Martin was awarded a…

Meet GFC’s Director: Tim Lowrimore

It is a real honor to be meeting you here, virtually. I am excited to be joining the Georgia Forestry Commission team and I look forward to the time we…

Georgia Burn Notification Law Changing

…# # Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore will be available for virtual interviews on Monday, June 21, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Contact Wendy Burnett to schedule….

GFC Leaf Watch

…External Website The Science of Color in Autumn Leaves US National Arboretum External Website Fall Color Pictures Virginia Tech External Website exclamation-circle No resources found- please try another search term….