Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
…the profile of projects and participants. To make an increased impact, the state could pass a greenhouse gas policy that includes forest-based offset projects. When forest owners have the opportunity…
Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021
…Roadsides along the Richard Russell Scenic Hwy have the best viewings again this week, along with great views of the changing mountainsides. The mountains above 2000 feet are exhibiting rapid…
GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
…(for parking, streets and other codes) that take away open space? What are the new codes, standards and practices to adopt that will make our city less paved and more…
Invasive Plant Control Program
…GFC forester. Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type 2022 Chinese Privet Identification Sheet Chinese (Ligustrum sinense), European (Ligustrum vulgare) and Japanese (Ligustrum japonicum) privets are all listed as invasive-exotic species that threaten…
Tree Ordinances
…by a tree board or department. How to develop new tree ordinances or revise existing ones. Get started: download GFC Tree Ordinance Development Guidebook. This guide was designed to assist…
Asian Longhorned Beetle
…pest and what to watch for in Georgia. We are also working closely with our colleagues at the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the University of Georgia to get information…
PLT and Me!
…a “cookie”. Fast-forward 12 years, and I was serving as a County 4-H agent with the University of Georgia (UGA). UGA Extension is part of the College of Agricultural and…
Forest Health
…covered include the use of herbicides (or a combination of mechanical and herbicide treatments) to eradicate nonnative, invasive plants. Invasive Plants Resources 2022 Chinese Privet Identification Sheet 2023 Dirty Dozen…
Storm Mitigation Planning
…work outside and those who enjoy being in the outdoors are often confronted with hazards that can cause sickness, injury, or death. This booklet provides a brief description of those…
Forest Stewardship Program
…Mitigate Natural Disasters Page on GFC Website Guidelines for Forest Steward Designation These guidelines are intended to set the standards for judging whether or not landowners have accomplished sufficient stewardship…
