Wildfire Prevention
…of outdoor burn, always remember: Combustible materials should be removed from a home’s perimeter. Exit routes should be identified in advance. Keep the following close at hand: shovel, a hose…
Rural Fire Defense Program
GFC has operated a Rural Fire Defense (RFD) Lease Program since 1975. The program enables volunteer fire departments to respond more effectively to structural, forest, and grass fires. It also…
Wood-Using Industries
Wood-Using Industries Directory Browse or search the directory. You can also download a PDF of the full directory. Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type Timber Buyers Directory This list is made up…
Forest Inventory Analysis
…to the existing forest industry and prospective industries in sustainable utilization of Georgia’s renewable forest resources. FIA Data includes: species composition and diversity live wood and biomass volumes wood growth…
Ask The Arborist
…and Carolina hemlock trees, eventually resulting in tree mortality. The very existence of the eastern and Carolina hemlock species is greatly threatened by HWA. PDF Hypoxolon Canker in Urban Trees…
Community Tree Advocacy
Whether you’re looking to get involved with an existing organization or begin the process of starting your own, GFC is here to help. Start a Tree Board A tree board…
Champion Trees
…to remove these species over time as these champions cease to exist. Any naturalized tree species considered invasive will not be considered. Review a complete list of Georgia invasive trees….
Landowner Resources
…The aphid-like insect feeds on eastern and Carolina hemlock trees, eventually resulting in tree mortality. The very existence of the eastern and Carolina hemlock species is greatly threatened by HWA….
Prescribed Burn
…unit Adjacent landowner Topography Control lines, both existing and constructed Anticipated direction of smoke Smoke sensitive areas We can help! GFC foresters are experienced and trained in writing prescribed burn…
Forest Utilization
The staff assist businesses and forest landowners by: marketing Georgia’s forest resources to attract new industries providing marketing, technical, and forest resource procurement support to existing industries establishing new product…
