Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
…physical activity, Dr. Kimberly Champney accepted our invitation to write this relevant blog. It’s time for the holidays, and chances are your calendar is filling up with opportunities for family…
Burn Permits and Notifications
…to burn hand-piled natural vegetation/yard debris. Any local burning ordinances are applicable and may be more restrictive than state law. In addition, restrictions on burning in 54 northern Georgia counties…
Care For Your Trees
…proportions to perform best. Water, and the soil volume which holds water, are critical to great tree growth. PDF Healthy Trees, Healthy Lives Research Take care of the forest, and…
Making the Shade Program
…school officials, the parent-teacher organization, a local tree board/ nonprofit, a volunteer landscape architect, a local nursery, and/or a corporate sponsor are strongly encouraged. At the time of grant award,…
Community Resources
TitleDescriptionDocument Type 3. Community Tree Planting and Establishment Guidelines This Document is intended to aid homeowners and local government staff in planting and directing the establishment and maintenance of community…
Invasive Plant Control Program
…Update PDF 2024 Cogongrass Winter Update PDF 2024 Known Cogongrass in Georgia PDF Callery Pear Information Callery pear is one of the most rapidly-spreading invasive plants in the eastern U.S….
Law Enforcement
GFC investigators are specially trained to conduct investigations of forestry-related crimes. Timber security laws have been amended and updated over time, and in 2014, GFC investigators were authorized by House…
Fire Prevention & Suppression
…installation, landowners with forested land can reduce the risk of wildfire and minimize impacts if fires do occur. Tractor & Bulldozer rate changes effective 9/1/21 Check Local Fire Weather Conditions…
Student Resources
…planting a tree properly. PDF Tree Benefits Calculator The Tree Benefit Calculator allows anyone to make a simple estimation of the benefits individual street-side trees provide. External Website Tree Campus…
Reforestation
…Contact your local county office for more information. Here are some important tips to remember: Storing At delivery, inspect the packages of seedlings. Before accepting, make sure your order is…
