Community Forestry Assistance
…what rate? Should we be concerned How can we justify spending the right amount to ensure a healthy urban forest? How much should we plant today, tomorrow, and over the…
Hurricane Cleanup Deadlines at Hand
…giving participants until July 31 to submit the required paperwork.” Williams said that to date, just over half the approved FDMP contracts have been completed, field check-certified and approved for…
#SpringIntoAction with GFC!
…humans, or just peering out the living room window, nature’s finest is on full display right now. Let’s capture these memorable moments together! What are you seeing (and hearing) from…
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Leaning Trees – What’s up with that?
Unfortunately, neither Mother Nature nor the character of a tree can reduce the very real risks associated with leaning. It’s not that trees that lean are inherently bad; it’s just that gravity creates problems.
County Extension Offices
Connecting with your Extension County Office can keep you up to date with events, programs, and services just for you.
Forest Access Road and Firebreak Restoration Project: Hurricane Michael Relief Package
…County Extension Offices Connecting with your Extension County Office can keep you up to date with events, programs, and services just for you. External Website Disaster Assistance – Federal Programs…
Ecosystem Services
…from Georgia’s Private Forests” reveals that private forests have value for everyone, not just forest landowners. The value of ecosystem services range from $264 to $13,442 per acre, depending upon…
Health & Recreational
Physical inactivity and obesity are on the rise. The majority of Americans are not active enough and do not meet suggested daily standards of moderate activity to reduce risk factors…
Caring for Trees in Summer
…landowners. To retain moisture, GFC foresters recommend two to three inches of organic material be laid just off the tree trunk and out to the drip line – the imaginary…
