Forest Stewardship Program

comprehensive management plans written by natural resource professionals. This includes an evaluation of the property and development of a management program to help the landowner reach their objectives while improving…

Forest Utilization

…buyers/harvesters who have submitted information to GFC and is not meant as an endorsement of any individual or company. For a full list of Georgia Master Timber Harvesters (GAMTH), visit…

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…

Canopy Studies & Tree Inventories

…a management plan. Tree inventories document the species, diameter, health and location of community trees. Software tools such as iTREE are commonly used. To be most effective, an inventory should…

Georgia Arbor Day

…USA, hold a reception to honor this accomplishment. If not, work with your city or Georgia Forestry Commission forester to make your community a Tree City USA. Honor the good…

Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program

…a Georgia ReLeaf Tree Giveaway. Video 3. Community Tree Planting and Establishment Guidelines This Document is intended to aid homeowners and local government staff in planting and directing the establishment

Green Infrastructure Resources

…Proactive Green Infrastructure Provides to a Community protects critical habitats and dwindling water resources, sustaining forest resources, and allowing natural systems to remain functional. This, in turn, can communities millions…

Christmas Tree Vendor Directory

…By appointment only Tue: By appointment only Wed: By appointment only Thu: By appointment only Fri: By appointment only Sat: By appointment only Sun: Closed Yuletide Christmas Tree Farm Greg…

Law Enforcement

combat arson and enforce Georgia’s forestry burn permit laws, GFC employs law enforcement investigators. They have extensive, specialized training in law enforcement and fire investigation. The Law Enforcement Department is…

Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia

…have been infected with this pathogen in Georgia. The Georgia Forestry Commission continues to work closely with other agencies such as the Georgia Department of Agriculture, University of Georgia, U.S….