Forest Industry Continues to Boost Georgia’s Economy
…12% over 2017). continues to be led by the pulp and paper industry sector with 61% of output, 36% of employment and 44% of compensation paid to employees. The report…
Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program
…and the Community Forestry Assistance Act of the 1990 Farm Bill, has allocated funding to the Georgia Forestry Commission for statewide distribution, in partnership with the Georgia Tree Council. To…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA By Aubrey Deane, GFC Graphics and Visual Art Specialist It’s no secret that leadership can make or…
Urban & Community Forestry
Healthy community and urban forests are integral to the lives of all Georgians. The Georgia Forestry Commission’s urban and community foresters help protect and promote Georgia’s urban forests by: Providing…
Community Wildfire Protection Plan
…homeowners associations environmental organizations A completed CWPP is circulated to the community and posted on their public website so citizens can understand their local risk and prepare accordingly. CWPP plans…
Ask The Arborist
…Forestry Commission, and while our community foresters are International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborists, their expertise mainly pertains to trees commonly found in Georgia. Note: GFC email serves cannot accept…
Making the Shade Program
…buildings. The Making the Shade program enlivens and activates communities for years to come. Students and parents can serve as the primary planters. This allows them to take ownership and…
Georgia’s Burn Notification System Changes – Coming Soon!
…1-September 30 continue to be in effect. Changes to 12-6-90 include specific requirements of those intending to burn outdoors. A Georgia Forestry Commission communication campaign is informing landowners of these…
Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative
…come first served basis. Landowners should apply after the burn is completed and provide your burn permit number on the application. Landowners burning multiple blocks during the application period should…
New Report Shows Continued Growth for Forestry in Georgia
…any other manufacturing sector in the state at $3.9 billion. “Georgia’s forest industry has delivered valuable benefits to the state for a long time,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim…
