SMOKEY BEAR & KEVIN BACON SAY “PLAY IT SAFE” WITH WILDFIRES

The Georgia Forestry Commission and Macon Bacon baseball are “teaming up” this summer to spread the word about fire prevention!

Expect to see the two beloved mascots, Smokey Bear and Macon Bacon’s “Kevin,” in social media posts and on the big screen at baseball games. A series of videos will share lighthearted reminders that “Only You” can prevent wildfires. Click here to Learn More

- Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share Program
The cost share program for Southern Pine Beetle (SPBP) is now accepting applications. Landowners eligible for up to $10,000 for SPB prevention practices.

-Invasive Plant Control Cost Share Program
The sign up period is now open. Target Species are Privet sp., Japanese climbing fern, Chinese Tallowtree, Chinaberry, Callery Pear, Non-native olive sp., Kudzu, and Wisteria.

Additional information on both programs can be found on the cost share webpage or by contacting your local GFC forester. Learn More

- Georgia ReLeaf - up to $15,000 for tree planting & tree giveaways projects. Application period is open May 1 – July 15.

- Trees Across Georgia (TAG) - up to $150,000 for community forestry projects such as tree inventories, workforce development, heat island mitigation, staffing, storm planning, etc. Application period now open!

- Technical Assistance - GFC will provide canopy mapping, code and policy audits, and planning assistance to communities under 50,000 in population through its partner, the Green Infrastructure Center. Guidelines and more information can be found here. Learn More

Did you know GFC has a podcast? We recently launched The Georgia Forestry Forum, a podcast centered around all things trees, fire, and forestry.

Click here to listen and Learn More