Georgia’s Forest Action Plan

…Barneycastle Forestry Services Better Hometown Program of the Department of Community Affairs Emory University Fort Benning Georgia Arborists Association Georgia Certified Landscape Professional Program Georgia Department of Transportation Georgia Green…

Southern Pine Beetles

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…cost share program helps landowners implement various forestry practices that promote tree health, thus preventing beetle infestations. The program also assists landowners with the restoration of areas killed by SPB….

Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP)

…implement approved emergency forest restoration practices. Application Process Get more program details To apply: check with the Farm Service Agency at your local USDA Service Center regarding EFRP sign-up periods….

Forest Health

…include Cogongrass, Chinese Privet, and Japanese Climbing Fern. The Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP) is a forestry program administered by GFC and funded by the U.S. Forest Service. Forestry practices…

Forest Inventory Analysis

…information for the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Program, a cooperative program between the U.S. Forest Service and the states to provide estimates of the condition of the forest and…

Community Resources

…coastal region of Georgia and South Carolina. External Website Community Forestry Assistance Program GFC’s Sustainable Community Forestry Program (SCFP) provides technical support to cities, counties, elementary schools, college campuses, home…

Community Forestry Friend 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 community manages its trees with the best urban and community forestry
practices, partners and professionalism. Download application to apply for the Community Forestry Friend program.

Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention Program

A Smokey Bear wildfire prevention program is available for kindergarten to second grade students and public events that do not conflict with the national guidelines. Programs are available by appointment to groups of 100 or more. Get more information.