Economic
Trees are capital assets that help decrease infrastructure costs in cities. The presence of trees in a community affects the cost of municipal services such as stormwater control, transportation and…
Help at Hand for Michael-Struck GA Landowners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 16, 2019 Emergency assistance for landowners impacted by Hurricane Michael is being rolled out by the Georgia Forestry Commission. Aid approved by the Georgia Legislature in…
North Georgia Burn Ban Helps Boost Air Quality
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 28, 2021 On May 1, a ban on outdoor burning begins in 54 Georgia counties, primarily in the…
Forests Continue to Grow Georgia’s Economy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 14, 2022 Atlanta, GA – For the tenth consecutive year, revenue generated by Georgia’s forest industry has taken a jump. According to a new Georgia Tech…
WILDFIRE RISK HIGH AS JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY APPROACHES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 1, 2024 High temperatures and lack of widespread significant rainfall are prompting new safety warnings for the Independence Day holiday. The Georgia Forestry Commission is reminding…
Community Wildfire Protection Plan
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Rural Fire Defense Program
GFC has operated a Rural Fire Defense (RFD) Lease Program since 1975. The program enables volunteer fire departments to respond more effectively to structural, forest, and grass fires. It also…
Making the Shade Program
…reduction in children’s skin damage A reduction in respiratory problems caused by elevated temperatures A reduction in air temperatures around playgrounds An increase in green learning environments and incorporation of…
Green Infrastructure Resources
…stormwater benefits. Several tree crediting tools and case studies are also provided to help State and local governments better account for the stormwater benefits of urban forests as it relates…
Georgia Arbor Day
…a small registration fee and use the money to purchase trees for the participants, or buy one tree to plant on public property in honor of those attending the classes….
