Natural Disaster Recovery
…who spot downed trees on primary roadways can notify local officials by calling Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) or their respective county EMA offices. Primary roadways include county and state-maintained…
Forest Utilization
…the key issues surrounding the development and application of forest-based offset projects in the southern region of the United States and provides the Southern Group of State Foresters’ (SGSF) recommendations…
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We provide leadership, service, and education to protect and conserve Georgia’s forest resources….
Educating future generation of decision-makers and others about the importance of our natural resources
…and be able to do, given the grade level. NGSS has been adopted by several states, and though Georgia is not one of them, these standards connections can be cross-walked…
Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests
…with solutions for managing them. We also offer outreach services to provide education. Employees of the Forest Health Program frequently give presentations at many different events around the state. Some…
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…azaleas, vaccinium, roses, and the Georgia State Tree: Live Oak (Quercus virginiana). Who is Involved State (Georgia Forestry Commission, University of Georgia, Georgia Department of Agriculture) and Federal (USDA Forest…
Forest Access Road and Firebreak Restoration Project: Hurricane Michael Relief Package
On November 18, Governor Nathan Deal signed into law HB 1EX, which provides emergency disaster relief assistance for cleanup efforts for timberland owners as well as emergency funding for state…
Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022
…poplar, and hickory. Also, taking State Route 180 to Brasstown, Bald currently has some of the most breathtaking and gorgeous scenery in this part of the state. Northeast GA: Lack…
Learn, Plan, Act
…Act Website This interactive website serves as a community hub and allows landowners to connect and conveniently access information about their woodlands. In addition, the site offers information about upcoming…
Fire Weather
Monitor Wildfire Conditions The GFC Fire Weather System provides area fire weather forecasts. The state is divided into ten forecast areas to provide the most accurate local information. View Fire…
