Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests
Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests By: Michael Torbett, GFC Forest Health Coordinator The world we live in today is undeniably a busy place. With a growing economy and advances in…
Longleaf Restoration
…three years) Completion of practices Compliance with highly erodible land and wetland requirements Benefits: High cost share rate- 75% of state averages Technical assistance in developing plan for implementation of…
Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program
…of Georgia communities. 3) Help sustain health and diversity in Georgia’s community forests. 4) Improve planning efforts of city administrators, municipal tree departments and tree boards. 5) Increase environmental and…
Dublin Resident to Lead Forest Health for Georgia Forestry Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 11, 2023 The Georgia Forestry Commission has promoted Dublin resident Michael Torbett to the position of Forest Health Coordinator. As part of the Forest Management leadership…
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Grant Funding Available for Urban and Community Forestry Management
…completely serving disadvantaged communities. Eligible projects will address staff and workforce development, technical assistance, storm readiness and resiliency, heat island mitigation, urban food forests, and urban wood utilization. For more…
Certified Tree Professionals
…knows — that trees have a positive impact on human health. Check out research on why Healthy Trees make Healthy Lives. External Website Homeowner’s Role in Maintaining the Urban Forest…
Water Quality & BMPs
…Highlights The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has completed its 2021 Forestry BMP Implementation Survey covering 260 randomly selected sites statewide. PDF 2021 BMP Survey Results Report Results of Georgia’s 2021…
Firefighting Training & Resources
…is issued by the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC), the “Authority Having Jurisdiction” for wildland fire certification in the state of Georgia, in the form of a training completion certificate. Red…
Timber Products
…the most common species used for firewood. In urban areas, firewood is more for recreational or decorative uses versus as a practical means of heating. Demand for firewood is seasonal….
