Huber “Trees for Georgia” Program

Program Overview: Huber Engineered Woods LLC has donated $30K to fund the purchase of pine seedlings to be planted within the following counties: Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Franklin, Greene, Gwinnett,…

Landowners Can Help Reduce Wildfire in Georgia

…time to get used to and we understand that. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the GFC folks in your area GFC County Contacts, and allow us to answer…

Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program

The Georgia Tree Council (GTC) and the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC), in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service, announce the Georgia ReLeaf program. This program makes funding available to municipalities,…

New Rules in Effect as North Georgia Burn Ban is Lifted

…Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, Heard, Henry, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Peach, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Richmond, Rockdale, Spalding,…

GFC Leaf Watch

…on GFC Website 9-27-23 Leaf Watch Report Page on GFC Website exclamation-circle No resources found- please try another search term. Leaf Watch Report Archives Resources and Publications TitleDescriptionDocument Type Don’t…

Final Leaf Watch Report for November 17th, 2021

…locations in higher elevations have diminished, don’t overlook the views on daily commutes, backyards, and around town. Many of the parks and other recreation areas are available and can give…

Why Choose a Live Christmas Tree?

…folks think, “I don’t want to cut a tree down,” but keep in mind for every Christmas tree that is cut, three get planted to replenish the resource! Christmas tree…

Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed

…Sorrells said it’s unsafe to burn outdoors when relative humidity is lower than 35% or when winds are higher than 10 miles per hour. Don’t burn if there hasn’t been…

“Wildfires in Georgia”

…you burn ask yourself, “Am I fully prepared?” The safety precautions you take today can impact the well-being of your property, your family, and your neighbors. Don’t let them down!…