Care For Your Trees
…I plant a tree?” This is a common question, and tree planting and establishment guidelines have changed considerably over the past 20 years. Learning how to plant a tree and…
Health & Recreational
…urban forests, parks and greenspaces have become increasingly popular as places to walk, run, bike and hike. Green spaces provide necessary places and opportunities for physical activity. Exercise improves cognitive…
Learn, Plan, Act
…landowners so they can easily learn more about good forest management principles, access resources to build their own forest management plan, and act on the plan. Visit Georgia’s Learn, Plan,…
State Celebrates Trees’ Value in February for Georgia Arbor Day
…mapping, staffing, storm planning, and other urban and community forestry undertakings. “It’s been said by many that a person who plants a tree, plants hope,” Lowrimore added. “These grant recipients…
Social & Cultural
Research suggests trees provide a place for neighbors to meet and get to know each other, and this leads to fewer incidences of crime. When you think about a place…
Certified Tree Professionals
…how to plant a tree and following proper practices when planting trees can lead to long term benefits from well established plants. PDF Assessing Soil Water Resource Space Trees require…
4. Tree Planning and Planting Campaign: A Guide for Reforesting Cities and Towns
This document is a guide to reforesting cities and towns.
Natural Disaster Recovery
…storm. PDF Storm Mitigation Template Community Forest Storm Mitigation Plan for Georgia Communities Template PDF Storm Mitigation Workbook Community Forest Storm Mitigation Planning for Georgia Communities Workbook PDF Timber Impact…
Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP)
Purpose The purpose of the Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP) is to promote healthy forests by eliminating nonnative, invasive plants. If left unchecked, lands occupied by these plants become unproductive…
Canopy Studies & Tree Inventories
…about 175,000 acres per year, which corresponds to approximately 36 million trees per year. View report. External Website Five Year Plan for Georgia’s Urban & Community Forest The five-year plan…
