Reforestation
Our Nursery and Seed Orchards All seedlings sold through GFC nurseries are grown from seed adapted to Georgia’s unique climate and soils. We process our seeds at our seed conditioning…
Invasive Plant Control Program
…participation. Become part of the solution to rid the state of invasive plants. Participants receive a rate of $60 per acre for areas treated. To apply, please contact your local…
Burn Permits and Notifications
Under Senate Bill 119, GA code section 12-6-90 was changed to eliminate the need to notify the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) by the person, firm, corporation, or association who intends…
Doing Business in Georgia
…Georgia Department of Community Affairs provides information on financial assistance services and programs. Local development authorities, cities, counties and private-sector groups can also offer innovative and creative solutions that can…
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)
…loss and land fragmentation are challenges being encountered by forest managers in the WUI. Traditional solutions to problems such as insect infestations and stormwater run-off are difficult to apply as…
Economic
…centers, and be a food security solution. External Website Green Cities: Safe Streets his article surveys the research on roadside vegetation benefits, and the scientific evidence concerning city trees, and…
Environmental
…cool over-heated urban centers, and be a food security solution. External Website Green Cities: Safe Streets his article surveys the research on roadside vegetation benefits, and the scientific evidence concerning…
Cogongrass in Georgia
…It will usually grow in a circular-shaped pattern. Although not a sole identification feature, the grass also has an off-centered midrib on long leaf blades (1-5 feet). GFC is taking…
Health & Recreational
…Website Green Cities: Reduced Risk Trees and vegetation can dampen ambient noise, improve air quality, cool over-heated urban centers, and be a food security solution. External Website Green Cities: Safe…
Ecosystem Services
…improve air quality, cool over-heated urban centers, and be a food security solution. External Website Green Cities: Safe Streets his article surveys the research on roadside vegetation benefits, and the…
