Health & Recreational
…areas – enhance quality of life in cities and towns. The experience of nature improves human health and well-being in many ways. review these scientific studies that tell us how….
Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
…state tax base, with $977 million in gross tax revenue. Georgia’s urban and community forestry companies generated an additional $4 billion of economic activity in 2017. Strong markets for forest…
Hurricane Michael Recovery Assistance
…Michael. PDF Hurricane Michael Forest Access Road and Firebreak Debris Clearing Program The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has established procedures for landowners seeking assistance with debris clearing and restoration of…
The Longleaf Alliance
The mission of the Longleaf Alliance is to ensure a sustainable future for the longleaf pine ecosystem through partnerships, landowner assistance and science-based education and outreach.
Educating future generation of decision-makers and others about the importance of our natural resources
…engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate content presented. The lessons also correlate to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), which are K-12 science content standards that outline what students should know…
Green Infrastructure Resources
…Proactive Green Infrastructure Provides to a Community protects critical habitats and dwindling water resources, sustaining forest resources, and allowing natural systems to remain functional. This, in turn, can communities millions…
Georgia Arbor Day
…stewards in your community. Choose people who have made a difference by advocating or accomplishing something environmentally significant within your community such as establishing a tree planting or recycling program,…
Tree Seedlings
…ultimately be an important component of the final harvest. Find out more about purchasing seedlings. How does the genetic diversity of multi-family plantings affect fusiform rust resistance? Research has shown…
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
…Health Inspection Service. Georgia has been part of a nationwide trapping program to detect the presence of this forest pest since 2005. As part of this trapping program, EAB was…
Student Resources
…Commission documents all known cogongrass infestations.Invasive Species: Any plant or animal that has been introduced and aggressively competes with and displaces local native communities; normally having no native enemies to…
