Community Tree Advocacy
…is a group of concerned citizens, usually volunteer, charged by their community’s tree ordinance to develop and administer a comprehensive tree management program. If your community is looking to start…
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…
Incident Command System
The ICS is managed by the National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS). It gets agencies on the same page by: integrating common communication terminology providing training systemizing qualifications supporting technology…
Georgia Arbor Day
…USA, hold a reception to honor this accomplishment. If not, work with your city or Georgia Forestry Commission forester to make your community a Tree City USA. Honor the good…
Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Start by Recycling Your Tree
…Company, and Burpee Seed Company, communities have the drop-off locations, media promotion, and chipping services they need to be successful. The Georgia Forestry Commission even provides complimentary tree seedlings for…
Privacy Policy
…and under this license you may not: modify or copy the materials; use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial); attempt to decompile…
Wildfire Prevention
…percent of all wildfires in the state. Debris burning is categorized into different types: Yard leaf piles – the most common cause of wildfires Agricultural Forestry site preparation Construction land…
Timber Products
…is used as: fire starters for wood stoves and fireplaces decorative mantle and hearth products Floral Greenery + Decor Several Georgia trees produce a variety of decorative products. Greenery –…
Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program
…and the Community Forestry Assistance Act of the 1990 Farm Bill, has allocated funding to the Georgia Forestry Commission for statewide distribution, in partnership with the Georgia Tree Council. To…
State Managed Forests
…City of Atlanta land tract Dawson County Dawsonville office: (706) 265-3707 A cooperative project of: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Georgia Forestry Commission, and Georgia Department of Natural Resources – Wildlife…
