Five-Year Plan

…and enhance Georgia’s community forests. The plan guides the strategic direction of the Georgia Forestry Commission Sustainable Community Forestry Program and Georgia Urban Forest Council Vision Citizens, policy-makers and managers…

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…

Area Timber Thefts Yield Arrest and More Investigation

…said Georgia Forestry Commission Law Enforcement Chief Brian Clavier. “Price has been charged with theft by taking and criminal damage to property, both felonies. He is also charged with criminal…

Health & Recreational

…and creativity, cognitive and intellectual development, and social relationships. The character of a neighborhood has a significant affect on residents’ physical activity. People in communities with abundant greenspace generally enjoy…

GFC’s Stance on Burning during the COVID-19 Pandemic (4/9/2020)

…defined impact on COVID-19 transmission, complications or severity. We have been in ongoing communication on this issue with Georgia’s air quality regulators, the Environmental Protection Division of DNR, and with…

Environmental

…greening contributes to more walkable places. External Website Green Cities: Crime & Public Safety This briefing summarizes the research findings on the relationship between urban vegetation and crimes, aggressive behavior,…

Green Infrastructure Resources

…Proactive Green Infrastructure Provides to a Community protects critical habitats and dwindling water resources, sustaining forest resources, and allowing natural systems to remain functional. This, in turn, can communities millions…

GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD)

GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD) By Emily Hamilton, GFC Rural Fire Defense Manager The Georgia Forestry Commission offers special services to Georgia communities through the Rural Fire Defense Program….

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…

Natural Disaster Recovery

…storm. PDF Storm Mitigation Template Community Forest Storm Mitigation Plan for Georgia Communities Template PDF Storm Mitigation Workbook Community Forest Storm Mitigation Planning for Georgia Communities Workbook PDF Timber Impact…