Health & Recreational
…areas – enhance quality of life in cities and towns. The experience of nature improves human health and well-being in many ways. review these scientific studies that tell us how….
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
…a different set of opportunities. Scenic drive: For the next two weeks any drive to and through the towns and communities of north Georgia should provide some opportunities to see…
Green Cities: Good Health
Metro nature – including trees, parks, gardens, and natural areas – enhance quality of life in cities and towns. The experience of nature improves human health and well-being in many ways. review these scientific studies that tell us how.
Soil Injector Loan Program for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
…Office: 706-632-3061 Gilmer County Extension Office: 706-632-3061 Rabun County Extension Office: 706-782-3113 Towns County Extension Office: 706-896-2024 Union County Extension Office: 706-439-6030 Walker County Extension Office: 706-638-2548 GFC Rome Area…
Annual Northern Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
…54 counties affected by the ban are: Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Butts, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Columbia, Coweta, Crawford, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gordon,…
High Fire Danger Impacts Outdoor Burning
…burn bans are being lifted are: Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Butts, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Columbia, Coweta, Crawford, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett,…
About the Tree City USA Program
The Tree City USA program has been greening up cities and towns across America since 1976. It is a nationwide movement that provides the framework necessary for communities to manage and expand their public trees. Learn more.
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…Working with Georgia Nurseries The Georgia Forestry Commission participated in a series of town-hall type meetings held throughout the state targeting Georgia nurseries. These meetings were hosted by the Georgia…
Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
…safety of all Georgians,” Sorrells said. The 47 counties affected by the ban beginning May 1 are: Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Butts, Carroll, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Columbia, Coweta, Crawford, Dawson,…
Asian Longhorned Beetle
In early June 2020, a homeowner near the town of Hollywood, SC, close to the coast, found an odd-looking beetle, which was sent to Clemson University’s Department of Plant Industry…
