Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…break a work environment. At the GFC, we’re committed to constantly growing and striving to become the best versions of ourselves, both for each other and for the communities we…
Tree Ordinances
…trees. A well-designed tree ordinance can take months or years for communities to write, but can provide many benefits to people living in the community. Tree ordinances should be formulated…
Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program (PFW)
…Landowners agree to maintain management practices/restored habitats for at least 10 years. Application Process This program is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Get more program information…
Taxes & Estate Planning
…and measured also qualifies for capital gains treatment under the provisions of Section 631 of the Internal Revenue Code and are commonly referred to as pay-as-you-cut or unit price sales….
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
The IRS is the nation’s tax collection agency and administers the Internal Revenue Code enacted by Congress.
Think safety before starting a burn.
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP)
…by April 1, 2025. Application Process This program is administered by the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) with US Forest Service funds. Click here to view the IPCP application and apply….
Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP)
…of the approved conservation practices. Contract Length 10-year cost-share agreements or 30 year to permanent easements. Application Process This program is administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)….
Open Records Requests
Public records are broadly defined to include: documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, computer-based or generated information, data, data fields, or similar material prepared and maintained or received in…
Educating future generation of decision-makers and others about the importance of our natural resources
…a proud sponsor and administrator of Project Learning Tree (PLT) in Georgia. PLT is an award-winning environmental education program designed for teachers and other educators, parents, and community leaders working…
