Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program
The Georgia Tree Council (GTC) and the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC), in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service, announce the Georgia ReLeaf program. This program makes funding available to municipalities,…
How Foresters, Loggers, Forest Owners and the Forest Industry Became Champions for Clean Water
…water is crucial to the survival of humans and thriving communities. Healthy rivers, streams, springs and lakes are also a big part of what makes the southeastern United States so…
Trees Across Georgia (TAG) Grant Program
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (USFS) announces the Trees Across Georgia (TAG) Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) Grant…
Reforestation
…plant in Dry Branch, Georgia. Husks, wings and debris are removed and damaged or unhealthy seeds are discarded. Seeds are then dried for storage or prepared for immediate planting. We…
Management Plans & Advice
There are many reasons why it is helpful to have a forest management plan for your property. Primarily, a forest management plan helps you: Understand and organize the resources on…
Forest Inventory Analysis
What is Forest Inventory Analysis (FIA) data? FIA data is a set of measurements that detail Georgia’s current forest resources. GFC staff use this information to provide guidance and assistance…
Tree Ordinances
Some ordinances apply only to street trees, while others apply to all public and privately owned trees. Many communities adopt tree ordinances when citizens perceive an immediate need to protect…
Student Resources
…Higher Education® Application The Tree Campus Higher Education® program helps colleges and universities around the country establish and sustain healthy community forests. Sign up! Tree Campus Higher Education® Program The…
Forest Health
A healthy forest is a working forest. They work to filter our water, clean our air, and provide homes for wildlife and peaceful spaces for us to enjoy. Learn more about healthy forests.
Appreciating “Good Fire” in the Forest
…reduced. Prescribed fire promotes new growth and healthy conditions for wildlife.” Prescribed Fire Awareness Week was established in 2005 and is recognized annually during the first week in February. Governor…
