PLANNING A SAFE & FUN FOURTH OF JULY

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…let’s also remember to protect our communities, our land, and our fellow citizens from unintended mistakes that can have devastating consequences. Many areas in Georgia have gone weeks without any…

Making your Home more Energy Efficient – by Planting Trees

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…to the long-term success of your energy conservation project and can raise your property value by up to five percent. Safety precautions and planting tips can be found at gatrees.org/resources…

GFC Launches Weekly Fall Foliage Updates

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 The fall foliage season in Georgia begins soon and the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is ready with valuable tips for leaf peepers! Beginning on…

Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022

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…have a nice contrast of yellows and reds with the development of the oaks. Elevations below 3000 feet show oaks beginning to change, starting with the leaf tips. Sumac, dogwood,…

Spring Tree Care

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…about the correct way to prune in this GFC video: Ask the Arborist Series: Best Pruning Tips & Techniques This is an ideal time for an overall health check-up on…

How to Water Your Trees

Summer heat often prompts us to wonder how our trees can survive when too little rain falls to keep the grass alive. There are important tips to follow for proper watering and maintenance.

Reforestation

…Seedlings are available to the public on a first come-first serve basis. Orders can be delivered to and picked up at any GFC office across the state without additional charge….

Tree Ordinances

…trees. A well-designed tree ordinance can take months or years for communities to write, but can provide many benefits to people living in the community. Tree ordinances should be formulated…

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…