Plan Now, Dodge Bullets Later!

…out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovI5Hbc1lU4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGQmDkBVa64 Working with a certified arborist is always recommended, and you can find one here:https://www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist. Stay safe and be prepared! In September and every other month as well….

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…

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…

My Firewise Experience 

…the tasks needed for the project. Some of the tasks were completing an online fire safety course, attending a Firewise community meeting in Hiawassee, completing a Firewise risk assessment of…

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…

Special Committee Tackles Carbon Credit Tracking in Georgia

…system that builds sustainability into every construction project.” Members of the technical advisory committee are: Dr. Russell Gentry, Georgia Tech School of Architecture (committee chair); Edie Sonne Hall, Three Trees…

Community Wildfire Protection Plan

…homeowners associations environmental organizations A completed CWPP is circulated to the community and posted on their public website so citizens can understand their local risk and prepare accordingly. CWPP plans…

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…

Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators

…131 outreach events, southern pine beetle and emerald ash borer trapping, and numerous training, wildfire prevention and disaster assistance events such as Hurricane Michael recovery support in southwest Georgia. The…