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…
Five-Year Plan
…GOAL 2: Increase active participation of local communities to advocate for community forests through education and tree plantings. STRATEGIC GOAL 3: Promote the development and enforcement of local tree ordinances….
Campaign Shares Health Benefits of Trees
The many health benefits linked to trees are being shared through a new campaign called “Healthy Trees – Healthy Lives.” According to a compilation of significant research, trees have a…
PLT and Me!
…badges. After eating our sack lunches, we spent the afternoon rotating among stations: arts and crafts, sports and games, and Project Learning Tree. I remember looking at tree cookies –…
Grant Program Funds Tree Plantings
…grant program administered by the Georgia Tree Council and funded by the Georgia Forestry Commission. Grants are made available for tree planting in public spaces or tree giveaways for private…
Caring for Trees in Summer
…line on the ground at the furthest edge of a tree’s canopy. Proper watering is critical when temperatures rise, especially for your trees. Though there are exceptions, trees normally only…
Recommended Community Tree Ordinance Tree Conservation Standards
Download guide for recommended conservation standards, tree care and maintenance practices, recommendations for utility corridors, tree Selection and planting standards, design standards for trees plus more.
Southern Pine Beetles
…foresters need to conduct practices that promote tree vigor while SPB populations are low. This is best achieved by thinning overcrowded pine stands to reduce competition between trees and by…
Kemp Leads Forest Field Day
…to come. These landowners are dedicated to sustaining America’s forests, right here in Georgia.” To learn more about Georgia Tree Farm and the American Tree Farm System, go to https://www.treefarmsystem.org/georgia….
Homeowner help for managing Tornado / Storm damaged trees
…hire a tree service Is my tree safe Leaning trees Lightning struck trees Pruning Decision Guide The Homeowners role Tree risk management Tree roots driveways and sidewalks What it costs…
