Invasive Plant Control Program
…native South Carolina forests. These are semi-evergreen, multi-stemmed shrubs or small trees that can grow up to a height of 20 feet. Ligustrum sp. are native to China, parts of…
Firefighting Training & Resources
…explains the concepts and skills that will be performed and evaluated on the field day exercise. Module twelve contains optional knowledge areas (pump operations, map and compass, fire investigation and…
Emergency Response
…Mims Fire (2017) As of May 31, 2017 the West Mims Fire had consumed 145,315 acres (113,170 acres of federally owned land and 32,145 acres on private and industrial property)….
Doing Business in Georgia
…performed through a coordinated effort by the U.S. Forest Service Forest Inventory & Analysis (FIA) and GFC’s Forest Utilization staff. To estimate industrial uses of roundwood, all primary wood-using industries…
Forest Inventory Analysis
What is Forest Inventory Analysis (FIA) data? FIA data is a set of measurements that detail Georgia’s current forest resources. GFC staff use this information to provide guidance and assistance…
Certified Tree Professionals
…estimate completed. Ensure that estimates include credentials, written scope of work, and all costs. Compare quotes on the basis of services to be performed and costs for each service. If…
Storm Mitigation Planning
…Program Application The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is rewarding communities and campuses implementing exemplary urban forestry programs with a Community Forestry Friend social media badge. Earning the badge means your…
Champion Trees
…criteria: It must have an erect woody perennial stem, or trunk, at least 9.5 inches in circumference measured 4.5 feet from the ground. It must have a definitely formed crown…
Landowner Resources
…GFC, at 478-283-3881 PDF Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Rules & Regulations EAB Rules and Regulations from the State of Georgia External Website EmeraldAshBorer.info Website formed through a multinational effort to…
Community Resources
…Community Forestry Friend social media badge. Earning the badge means your community manages its trees with the best urban and community forestry practices, partners and professionalism. Download application to apply…
