Health & Recreational

…urban forests, parks and greenspaces have become increasingly popular as places to walk, run, bike and hike. Green spaces provide necessary places and opportunities for physical activity. Exercise improves cognitive…

Economic

Trees are capital assets that help decrease infrastructure costs in cities. The presence of trees in a community affects the cost of municipal services such as stormwater control, transportation and…

Forest Utilization

…of a 100 percent canvass of pulp mills that drew roundwood or wood residues from the 13 Southern States during 2021 PDF GFC Services Handout Overview document of GFC’s services…

Forests & Water: A Critical Combination

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Forests & Water: A Critical Combination By Scott Thackston, GFC Water Quality Program Coordinator At the Georgia Forestry Commission, we’re proud to share the countless benefits that forests supply. Not…

GA Forestry Commission Set to Launch Leaf Watch 2023

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…been adopted to make the information easier to gather and share via the internet and smart devices. For details about #LeafWatch2023 and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission visit GaTrees.org….

Forest Stewardship Program

…the management of all resources. Request a Forest Stewardship Plan Name* First Last Email* Best phone number to reach you* Where did you hear about GFC resources?* Family member or…

Carbon Sequestration

…No resources found- please try another search term. Click Here for Archived Resources Carbon Sequestration FAQs Why is carbon sequestration so important? Scientists say the world’s atmospheric carbon dioxide levels…

Doing Business in Georgia

…in Bainbridge and Columbus Georgia has a strong, vibrant business environment with an extensive network of support services. State tax rate is very competitive nationally State law mandates a balanced…