Health & Recreational
Physical inactivity and obesity are on the rise. The majority of Americans are not active enough and do not meet suggested daily standards of moderate activity to reduce risk factors…
My Firewise Experience
…I applied for the White County 4-H Forestry and Firewise Community Service Project and Scholarship, which was a perfect opportunity to learn something new while serving in a community-based project….
GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…leadership and communication skills to work effectively with forest landowners, industry, the environmental education community, and a wide range of natural resource agencies and NGO partners; Demonstrated experience with budgetary…
Community Forestry Friend Program Application
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is rewarding communities and campuses implementing
exemplary urban forestry programs with a Community Forestry Friend social media badge. Earning
the badge means your community manages its trees with the best urban and community forestry
practices, partners and professionalism. Download application to apply for the Community Forestry Friend program.
Georgia Arbor Day
…USA, hold a reception to honor this accomplishment. If not, work with your city or Georgia Forestry Commission forester to make your community a Tree City USA. Honor the good…
State Managed Forests
…Resources Division The Dawson Forest is owned by the City of Atlanta and managed by the GFC. The Commission plays a Stewardship role for the City by using conservation practices…
Tree Ordinances
…trees. A well-designed tree ordinance can take months or years for communities to write, but can provide many benefits to people living in the community. Tree ordinances should be formulated…
Special Committee Tackles Carbon Credit Tracking in Georgia
…system that builds sustainability into every construction project.” Members of the technical advisory committee are: Dr. Russell Gentry, Georgia Tech School of Architecture (committee chair); Edie Sonne Hall, Three Trees…
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…
Canopy Studies & Tree Inventories
…External Website Declining Urban and Community Tree Cover Report National results indicate that tree cover in urban/community areas of the United States is on the decline at a rate of…
