Carbon Sequestration
…established by Georgia Senate Bill 356 in 2004. The Registry provides a mechanism for the development, documentation, and reporting of carbon sequestration projects in Georgia. On the site, users can…
Privacy Policy
…and under this license you may not: modify or copy the materials; use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial); attempt to decompile…
Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…study published in the journal Science in 2019 revealed three billion, or one in four birds, have disappeared from our landscapes in the past 50 years, including common birds, like…
GEORGIA FORESTS: A RENEWABLE INSURANCE POLICY
…billion impact on Georgia’s economy. It provides clean water, clean air, and wildlife habitat valued at more than $32 billion. It produces thousands of products on which we all depend….
Summer Camp Openings for Nature-Loving Middle Schoolers
…open until all slots are filled and more information can be found at www.BillyLancansterCamp.com. To learn more about forestry in Georgia and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
Making the Shade Program
…buildings. The Making the Shade program enlivens and activates communities for years to come. Students and parents can serve as the primary planters. This allows them to take ownership and…
State Celebrates Trees’ Value in February for Georgia Arbor Day
…of Urban & Community forestry in Georgia rose 12.7% from the previous year to $7.1 billion in 2022. For information about Georgia Arbor Day events in your community, contact your…
Georgia’s Forest Action Plan
…Community Forestry Program Alliance for Community Trees American Society of Landscape Architects (Georgia Chapter) Arborguard Tree Specialists Association of County Commissioners of Georgia Athens-Clarke County Landscape Division Atlanta Regional Commission…
Report Card for Georgia’s Forestland Released
…resource that provided more than 147,000 jobs and generated nearly $36 billion in economic value to the state in 2017. “Georgia is the top forestry state in the nation and…
Ecosystem Services
…benefits to society. These public goods provide the basis for sustainable economies, communities, and livelihoods, but have no recognized economic value in the marketplace. The vital contributions of ecosystem services…
