SAF CERTIFICATION RECOGNIZES URBAN FORESTERS – LEA CLARK

…Forestry Commission (GFC) as an Urban and Community Forest Specialist, and she recently earned a special certification from the Society of American Foresters (SAF). The prestigious designation of Certified Urban…

A Look Back at GFC in 2021

…for federal assignments in a timely manner – Prior to 2021, it sometimes took three to 12 months before employees received incident pay. This year, most employees received incident pay…

Tree Ordinances

…Guide includes a list of tree ordinance terms. PDF Recommended Community Tree Ordinance Tree Conservation Standards Download guide for recommended conservation standards, tree care and maintenance practices, recommendations for utility…

Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service

…Forestry Field Day judges. The Georgia Forestry Commission’s Warren-McDuffie team received North Zone Unit of the Year recognition at the state capitol on March 7. For more information about the…

Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature

A group of employees from the Georgia Forestry Commission has been recognized by state legislators for their outstanding leadership, service, and education in the protection and conservation of Georgia’s forest…

Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature

A group of employees from the Georgia Forestry Commission has been recognized by state legislators for their outstanding leadership, service, and education in the protection and conservation of Georgia’s forest…

Taxes & Estate Planning

…dates are generally the 15th of the month following the end of the calendar quarter in which the income was received (i.e., the due date for income received in the…

GFC Seeking Director/State Forester

…leadership and communication skills to work effectively with forest landowners, industry, the environmental education community, and a wide range of natural resource agencies and NGO partners; Demonstrated experience with budgetary…

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…