Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators
…wildfire response, customer services and safety. Awards were given for North and South Zones and Area of the Year. Chattahoochee/Marion was named the North Zone County Unit of the Year.…
New Year, New Purpose: How to Give Your Tree a Second Life
…environment in mind. Partners such as The Georgia Forestry Commission, The Home Depot, The Davey Tree Expert Company, 11 Alive, Ferry Morse Seed Company, and Burpee Seed Company supply chipping…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…deeded the property to the US Government. The area became known as the Georgia Nuclear Aircraft Laboratory, where top-secret research related to the possibility of powering an aircraft by nuclear…
Grant Funding Available for Urban and Community Forestry Management
…information visit https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/trees-across-georgia-tag-grant-program/. Information webinar on September 7; register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7474266073729320281 Eligible recipients are communities, non-profits, and schools. APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 27, 2023. GA ReLeaf- in partnership with the GA…
Taxes & Estate Planning
…current year’s tax return, or 100% of the tax shown on your last year’s tax return. Your last year’s tax return must cover all 12 months. Estimated tax payment due…
“Smokey Bear and Me: A Thanksgiving Thrill!”
…as we shared our common ground fire prevention message. Helping hold the lines on our giant, helium-filled Big Bear in the Big Apple was quite an experience! Fortunately, it wasn’t…
Forest Health
…beetle/Laurel Wilt disease. Common concerns include: Diseases (and Helpful Resources) Details about tree diseases common to Georgia: Heterobasidion Root Disease (formerly Annosum Root Disease) – Many Georgia landowners with property…
Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia – Forest Management Team of the Year
…have been named GFC’s Fiscal Year 2022 Forest Management Team of the Year. “Cost-share programs are available for a number of purposes,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “These…
Water Quality & BMPs
…Highlights The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has completed its 2021 Forestry BMP Implementation Survey covering 260 randomly selected sites statewide. PDF 2021 BMP Survey Results Report Results of Georgia’s 2021…
A Look Back at GFC in 2021
By: Tim Lowrimore, Director As we near the end of another year, it’s a good time to take a moment and say thank you, to you – our employees, our…
