Community Resources

TitleDescriptionDocument Type 3. Community Tree Planting and Establishment Guidelines This Document is intended to aid homeowners and local government staff in planting and directing the establishment and maintenance of community…

Habitats of Georgia

Georgia is a diverse state, with many habitats from coastal beaches to mountain hardwood forests. Check out information about the plants and animals of the habitats, the adaptations of species living there, and the environmental issues facing those habitats.

Appreciating “Good Fire” in the Forest

…provide rich homes to wildlife and beautiful places for all of us to enjoy. Prescribed fire contributes to the sustainability of this amazing natural resource.” To learn more about prescribed…

Forest Services Contractors

…Land Machine Planting Site Prepared Land Machine VBlade PlantingPlanting Wildlife OpeningsRoot Raking Wildlife Rotary MowingPlanting Native Warm Season Grasses Bear Creek Forestry LLC 896 Smyrna Church Road, Carrollton,GA Michael A….

Special Team Dispatched to Spread Fire Safety Alerts

…are sharing fire safety information at community gatherings, centers, camps, and on social media. People may also come in contact with Smokey Bear or see reminders posted to electronic signs…

Arbor Day Celebrated Across Georgia in February

…Director Chuck Williams. “Not only do they look beautiful and provide homes for wildlife and places for recreation and respite, they clean our air and water, provide essential products, and…

Girdling Roots in Trees

Healthy roots are the foundation for a long, beautiful relationship with your trees. A girdling root problem starts very early in a tree’s development and can cut short a plant’s life.

Georgia’s Forest Action Plan

…Industry Association Georgia Land Trust Georgia Municipal Association Georgia Power Corporation Georgia State University, Historic Preservation Georgia Urban Forest Council Greater Atlanta Homebuilders International Society of Arboriculture Keep Georgia Beautiful…

#SpringIntoAction with GFC!

…where you are? Redbuds blooming? Cardinals posing? Weeping willows moving with the breeze? We want to share the beauty you’re enjoying, and we’ll do that on our Facebook (Georgia Forestry…