Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…Sudden Oak Death Summary in Georgia Source: James Johnson and Mark Raines, Georgia Forestry Commission Background Information The Sudden Oak Death monitoring program continues. One nursery in Georgia was confirmed…
Five-Year Plan
…and enhance Georgia’s community forests. The plan guides the strategic direction of the Georgia Forestry Commission Sustainable Community Forestry Program and Georgia Urban Forest Council Vision Citizens, policy-makers and managers…
Grant Funding Available for Urban and Community Forestry Management
…information visit https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/trees-across-georgia-tag-grant-program/. Information webinar on September 7; register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7474266073729320281 Eligible recipients are communities, non-profits, and schools. APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 27, 2023. GA ReLeaf- in partnership with the GA…
Special Team Dispatched to Spread Fire Safety Alerts
…and where the wildfire hazard is particularly dangerous. “Wildfires across the state in September were triple in number compared to our five year September average,” said Mark Wiles, Team Leader….
Health & Recreational
…and creativity, cognitive and intellectual development, and social relationships. The character of a neighborhood has a significant affect on residents’ physical activity. People in communities with abundant greenspace generally enjoy…
Vigilance Urged as Insect-Attacks Emerge
…presence of “pitch tubes” in the bark and “galleries,” or the marked trail of beetles, underneath the bark. Every spring the GFC participates in a special trapping program that collects…
Arbor Day Celebrated Across Georgia in February
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 19, 2020 Tree plantings and commemorative events are taking place across the state this month, as communities mark Georgia’s Arbor Day 2020. Governor Brian Kemp signed…
Prevention Tactics Shared as Fire Danger Rises
…to make sure combustible materials are removed from the immediate perimeter of their homes and other structures,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Fire Prevention Team Leader Mark Wiles. “Hazardous ignition zones…
Urban & Community Forestry
Healthy community and urban forests are integral to the lives of all Georgians. The Georgia Forestry Commission’s urban and community foresters help protect and promote Georgia’s urban forests by: Providing…
Natural Disaster Recovery
…storm. PDF Storm Mitigation Template Community Forest Storm Mitigation Plan for Georgia Communities Template PDF Storm Mitigation Workbook Community Forest Storm Mitigation Planning for Georgia Communities Workbook PDF Timber Impact…
