Incident Command System
The ICS is managed by the National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS). It gets agencies on the same page by: integrating common communication terminology providing training systemizing qualifications supporting technology…
Doing Business in Georgia
…of the economy in complex ways. The purposes of this analysis are to: (1) quantify the level of economic activity conducted by the components of the forest industry, (2) estimate…
Timber Products
…for landscaping. Medicinal Products Extracts, tinctures, salves, teas, and other products made from from a variety of Georgia trees can be used for medicinal purposes. These include: Sassafras – roots…
Forest Inventory Analysis
What is Forest Inventory Analysis (FIA) data? FIA data is a set of measurements that detail Georgia’s current forest resources. GFC staff use this information to provide guidance and assistance…
Canopy Studies & Tree Inventories
Depletion of Georgia’s Tree Canopy According to a 2006 study, the Atlanta region lost an average of 50 acres of tree canopy per day between 1991 and 2005. For each…
Green Infrastructure Resources
GI can be applied on a landscape scale or as an individual green design on a local scale. It may include green roofs, bio swales, and pervious pavement. Benefits a…
Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education® & Tree Line USA
…to facilitate experiences with trees as a learning tool. The program encourages schools and educators to create purposeful opportunities for students to interact with trees by offering resources as well…
Prescribed Burn
A prescribed burn plan is important for a safe and successful prescribed burn. A written burn plan includes the prescription for the stand and outlines the objectives for the burn….
Emergency Response Plan for Community Officials
The purpose of this Emergency Storm Response Plan is to help clarify the roles of municipal personnel and establish uniform operating procedures in response to tree damage during storm events.
Forest Access Road and Firebreak Restoration Project: Hurricane Michael Relief Package
…purpose of this Emergency Storm Response Plan is to help clarify the roles of municipal personnel and establish uniform operating procedures in response to tree damage during storm events. PDF…