My Internship Experience Working with GFC State Lands
…I was fortunate to work on several projects, including flight operations, to help revise the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) policy, making sure it is as simple as possible while still…
New School Year – New Tools to Learn About Natural Resources
…much vacation fun as possible, teachers across the state are already preparing to welcome students back for the new school year. We are here to help! Whether it’s within the…
Fire Prevention & Suppression
…wildfires. Landowners can help too. By implementing a Forest Management Plan and subscribing to Best Management Practices, such as prescribed burning, thinning, and firebreak installation, landowners with forested land can…
Emergency Response
…WUI can take to help safeguard their property from fire, including: choice of building materials landscaping designs remove hazardous fuels from the forest floor and around structures conduct controlled prescribed…
Care For Your Trees
Are my trees healthy? To keep access and track tree health, homeowners should keep a photo log of their trees and conduct periodic self-surveys. Make a note of: the location…
Community Tree Advocacy
Whether you’re looking to get involved with an existing organization or begin the process of starting your own, GFC is here to help. Start a Tree Board A tree board…
Making the Shade Program
Many elementary schools do not have enough trees on the school’s campus, especially in the playground area. Strategically planted trees provide many benefits. Trees keep children healthy by: Reducing surface…
Five-Year Plan
The purpose of the Five-Year Plan for Georgia’s Urban and Community Forests is to: provide strategic direction for urban and community forest programs coordinate statewide efforts to value, conserve, manage…
Prescribed Burn
…unit Adjacent landowner Topography Control lines, both existing and constructed Anticipated direction of smoke Smoke sensitive areas We can help! GFC foresters are experienced and trained in writing prescribed burn…
Hurricane Michael Recovery Assistance
Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type Forest Debris Management Program Performance Form Form to help you gather the appropriate information for Forest Debris Management Program (FDMP) activities. PDF HB 4EX Bill Bill…
