Health & Recreational

…of the urban forestry community already knows — that trees have a positive impact on human health. Check out research on why Healthy Trees make Healthy Lives. External Website i-Tree…

Canopy Studies & Tree Inventories

…acre of tree canopy lost, one acre of impervious surface was gained. The study, by Dr. Liz Kramer with the Natural Resources Spatial Analysis Laboratory (NARSAL), compared satellite imagery from…

Forests & Water: A Critical Combination

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Forests & Water: A Critical Combination By Scott Thackston, GFC Water Quality Program Coordinator At the Georgia Forestry Commission, we’re proud to share the countless benefits that forests supply. Not…

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…

Community Tree Advocacy

…is a group of concerned citizens, usually volunteer, charged by their community’s tree ordinance to develop and administer a comprehensive tree management program. If your community is looking to start…

Fire Prevention Week 2020

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…accumulations. That also includes stacked firewood. It’s important to store firewood away from your home. Decks and porches are commonly constructed of wood, making them an additional fuel if exposed…

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…