Community Forestry Assistance
…able to offer programs that provide financial assistance to encourage projects that plant trees and increase the benefits of tree canopy, create and support long-term and sustained urban and community…
Ordering Tree Seedlings
GFC offers a wide variety of pine and hardwood seedlings. We cater to small, private, non-industrial landowners and we serve thousands of customers in that capacity. Seedlings are available in small or large quantities and we offer varieties suitable for all environments in Georgia.
Educating future generation of decision-makers and others about the importance of our natural resources
…with youth from preschool through grade 12. PLT’s materials revolve around hands-on activities that connect children to nature and actively engage them in learning and investigating. PLT offers professional development…
New School Year – New Tools to Learn About Natural Resources
…leaders working with youth from preschool through grade 12. PLT’s materials revolve around hands-on activities that connect children to nature and actively engage them in learning and investigating. PLT offers…
North Georgia Fire Linked to Arson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 6, 2023 A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of an arsonist in northwest Georgia, where wildfires have been on…
Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests
…with solutions for managing them. We also offer outreach services to provide education. Employees of the Forest Health Program frequently give presentations at many different events around the state. Some…
Danville Man Named GA Forester of the Year
…Georgia region. We’re very proud to have him on our team.” Outlaw is a Management Forester in central Georgia serving Bleckley, Pulaski, and Laurens Counties. He holds a forestry degree…
SAF CERTIFICATION RECOGNIZES URBAN FORESTERS – LEA CLARK
…a Master’s Degree from the University of Georgia and joined the Georgia Forestry Commission in 2021. The Society of American Foresters is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the science,…
SAF Certification Recognizes Urban Foresters – Seth Hawkins
…degree in forestry from the University of Georgia in 2014 and joined the Georgia Forestry Commission in 2015. The Society of American Foresters is a professional organization dedicated to advancing…
SOPERTON NATIVE NAMED STATE FIRE PROTECTION CHIEF
…Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management. Throughout his career at the GFC, Thomas has held various positions, including Forester, Assistant District Manager, Area Fire Management Officer, and Lead Forester….
