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We provide leadership, service, and education to protect and conserve Georgia’s forest resources….
Forest Biomass
…of these residues are currently used to produce additional products, including 49% going to energy products. Urban Wood Waste There are several sources of waste wood from metropolitan and other…
Care For Your Trees
…it will take care of you. As research is being conducted and becoming available, findings reinforce what much of the urban forestry community already knows — that trees have a…
Certified Tree Professionals
…Take care of the forest, and it will take care of you. As research is being conducted and becoming available, findings reinforce what much of the urban forestry community already…
Community Forestry Friend Program Application
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is rewarding communities and campuses implementing
exemplary urban forestry programs with a Community Forestry Friend social media badge. Earning
the badge means your community manages its trees with the best urban and community forestry
practices, partners and professionalism. Download application to apply for the Community Forestry Friend program.
Center for Watershed Protection
Learn how to conduct Urban Tree Canopy assessments and goal setting.
Arbor Day Celebrated Across Georgia in February
…earlier in Georgia during the ideal winter planting season. “Whether we live in an urban, suburban or rural area, our lives are made better by trees,” said Georgia Forestry Commission…
GA Forestry Report: April Tornadoes Cause $3 Million+ In Damages
…with lengths from 0.5 miles to approximately 17 miles, GFC foresters were dispatched to calculate specific damage to urban, suburban and rural areas. “There were four storms that created the…
Georgia’s Conservation Woodland Program
…outreach opportunities about prescribed fire. Because urban areas throughout Georgia are always expanding and your property may be inside city limits, resources and a direct link to GFC’s Urban and…
Georgia Gets Growing with Tree-planting Grants
…financial assistance for projects that include canopy mapping, staffing, inventories, storm planning, and other Urban and Community Forestry undertakings. Two sources of funding made the grants possible; one is Inflation…
