GA Forestry Commission Set to Launch Leaf Watch 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 4, 2023 The fall foliage season is almost here and Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) foresters are ready to share the colorful story! Beginning Thursday, October 5,…
Dublin Resident to Lead Forest Health for Georgia Forestry Commission
…and Ellie. They enjoy traveling and are active in their church choir at Marie Baptist. For more information about the mission and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
Social & Cultural
…outdoor spaces with natural landscapes than in comparable plant-less spaces. Individuals and groups within communities with strong social cohesion and social capital experience many positive benefits. Helpful Resources Review studies,…
Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
…state tax base, with $977 million in gross tax revenue. Georgia’s urban and community forestry companies generated an additional $4 billion of economic activity in 2017. Strong markets for 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…
International Leaders Visit a Privately-Held Property in Georgia to Learn About Sustainable Forestry and Community Resiliency
…how to keep family land for future generations to have and enjoy. The National Wildlife Federation, the U.S. Forest Service, The Georgia Forestry Commission, NRCS, the Georgia Department of Natural…
Georgia Forestry Commission Names Athens Resident ‘Forester of the Year’
…huge compliment,” said Kastle. “I enjoy helping people and this gives me something more to live up to.” For more information about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit gatrees.org….
Forestry Commission Plants Special Seedlings in Dawson County
A tract of land in Dawson County will soon be growing some distinctive trees whose seeds will benefit Georgia for decades to come. The Georgia Forestry Commission has planted 60…
Urban & Community Forestry
Healthy community and urban forests are integral to the lives of all Georgians. The Georgia Forestry Commission’s urban and community foresters help protect and promote Georgia’s urban forests by: Providing…
Natural Disaster Recovery
…storm. PDF Storm Mitigation Template Community Forest Storm Mitigation Plan for Georgia Communities Template PDF Storm Mitigation Workbook Community Forest Storm Mitigation Planning for Georgia Communities Workbook PDF Timber Impact…