Seedling Webstore is Open for Business!

…haven’t had a chance to look over the selections yet, don’t wait much longer! While more hardwoods are available this season over last, some of the popular hardwood species are…

GFC’s people and services impact Georgians

…As a media relations specialist for the agency, it is my privilege to share information about the many ways GFC’s people and services impact Georgians. From winter planting season and…

Think Trees for the Holidays

GFC rangers transported this 24-foot Georgia grown red cedar to the State Capitol for the Christmas season. Can you believe it? It’s “that time of year again!” The holiday season…

Grant Program Funds Tree Plantings

…communities. Projects that utilize trees as Green Infrastructure. This past planting season, more than $59 thousand was awarded to 14 recipients, including Cairo, Cedartown, Brunswick, Cochran, Bryan County, Covington, Gwinnett…

Leaf Watch Report for September 27th, 2023

…as potent now as they were in summer. GFC foresters expect another great season due to adequate spring and summer precipitation patterns. Leaf season should peak in the upper elevations…

GA Forestry Commission Set to Launch Leaf Watch 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 4, 2023 The fall foliage season is almost here and Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) foresters are ready to share the colorful story! Beginning Thursday, October 5,…

Building Healthy Forests for Birds

…species on your land can provide great benefits for birds, particularly during the breeding season. As a general rule, land managers should retain and preserve a diversity of native trees,…

Timber Sales & Harvest Advice

…federal income taxes) type of harvest (should be based on landowner objectives) Timber Prices When calculating timber pricing, make sure to consider the following: Timber prices may vary seasonally and…

Doing Business in Georgia

Whether traveling by truck, train, air, or sea, Georgia’s excellent transportation logistics allow deliveries to make it to market fast. Trucks traveling from Georgia reach more than 80% of the…