Georgia Celebrates Trees this Month

…of resources online at GaTrees.org to help you,” Hawkins said. For more information about tree planting, becoming a Tree City USA, and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….

State Managed Forests

…Natural Resources. Recreation Trail Schedule Dawson Forest Trail Map NOTE: Any organization wishing to use Dawson Forest for a group event is required to contact the Forest Manager for a…

Firefighting Training & Resources

…Incident Command System, introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher-level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the…

Making the Shade Program

…the environmental benefits of trees into school curriculum An increase in energy conservation through shading of air conditioning equipment and school buildings Eligible Recipients Educational institutions, parent-teacher organizations, community tree…

Management Plans & Advice

There are many reasons why it is helpful to have a forest management plan for your property. Primarily, a forest management plan helps you: Understand and organize the resources on…

Reforestation

Our Nursery and Seed Orchards All seedlings sold through GFC nurseries are grown from seed adapted to Georgia’s unique climate and soils. We process our seeds at our seed conditioning…

Firewise USA® Program

…shared between homeowners, planners, developers, and fire managers for the safety of all in the WUI. Please visit Firewise.org to learn more about how to reduce the risk from wildfire…

Project Learning Tree

Project Learning Tree is committed to creating a future where the next generation values the natural world and has the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions and take…

Teacher Conservation Workshop

This workshop focuses on topics related to the benefits of forestry, including the cycle of growing trees, the utilization of trees for common consumer products and the management of trees…

Carefully Planned “Good Fires” Prevent Bad Ones

…increasing ecological challenges and natural resource concerns in Georgia. To learn more about prescribed fire and activities on public lands, visit GeorgiaWildlife.com, GaStateParks.org, GaRxFire.com, GoodFires.org, or @ChattOconeeNF. # # #…