Educating future generation of decision-makers and others about the importance of our natural resources
…a kitchen table, now more than ever, it is important that we educate the future generation of decision-makers and others about the importance of our natural resources. At the Georgia…
PLT and Me!
…research-based information by assessing and identifying local needs. Having a personal interest in environment-related topics and wanting to expose the youth in my community to natural resource education, I completed…
North GA Burn Ban to be Lifted October 1
…Douglas, Fayette, 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,…
New School Year – New Tools to Learn About Natural Resources
…stop there. When available, we can also come to your school or organization to speak with students about forestry and natural resources. Check out our YouTube Channel, GeorgiaTrees, for supplemental…
Forest Biomass
…a synthetic gas, similar to natural gas. The synthetic gas is then combusted to produce steam and electricity, or the gas can be used directly in a gas turbine for…
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…
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…
My Firewise Experience
…the tasks needed for the project. Some of the tasks were completing an online fire safety course, attending a Firewise community meeting in Hiawassee, completing a Firewise risk assessment of…
Tree Ordinances
Some ordinances apply only to street trees, while others apply to all public and privately owned trees. Many communities adopt tree ordinances when citizens perceive an immediate need to protect…
Making the Shade Program
…buildings. The Making the Shade program enlivens and activates communities for years to come. Students and parents can serve as the primary planters. This allows them to take ownership and…
