Georgia Forestry Commission offering help to landowners following Michael
…Hurricane Michael. Aid approved by the Georgia Legislature in November includes $20 million for debris cleanup in areas where the storm destroyed millions of acres of forestland and tree orchards.…
Help at Hand for Michael-Struck GA Landowners
…November includes $20 million for debris cleanup in areas where the storm decimated millions of acres of forestland and tree orchards. Two programs are available to help landowners with specific…
Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators
…GFC’s Protection group is responsible for all wildfire protection across the state. Recipients of the 2019 awards were selected based on the evaluation of established criteria that considered equipment readiness,…
GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
…know: Are we losing trees due to poor codes (inadequate standards for tree sites, planting or care, outdated tree lists) and are we losing open space due to excessive requirements…
Making the Shade Program
…to the appointment for further assistance. View Grant Application and Guidelines The Program Objectives of Making the Shade are: A reduction in surface temperatures of schoolyards and playground equipment A…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020
…some color and occasionally you find some really good color. I think we took a step backwards by a week at least due to the storm but the good news…
GFC’s Local Forest Ranger and WUI Specialist Receives Fire Prevention Award
…citizens of Georgia every day. Their dedication is routinely recognized by customers, legislators, and others, yet we all cheer louder when one of our own is selected for meaningful awards.…
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…we’ve got to get builders and contractors to be willing to adapt and use mass timber.” The International Code Council, which sets building standards, now allows wooden buildings to rise…
“The Best Time to Plant a Tree was Yesterday.”
…sweetgum) that lined our streets and shaded our backyards. They were there when we all moved in, and not one of my neighbors would be old enough to recall when…
