Environmental
…human health. Check out research on why Healthy Trees make Healthy Lives. External Website i-Tree Streets Within the i-Tree software suite, street tree populations are assessed using i-Tree Streets, which…
Economic
…out research on why Healthy Trees make Healthy Lives. External Website i-Tree Streets Within the i-Tree software suite, street tree populations are assessed using i-Tree Streets, which is an analysis…
Community Forestry Assistance
With funding provided by the US Forest Service, GFC assists communities with: Tree board development Tree ordinance revision Becoming a Tree City USA, Tree Campus USA, or Tree Line USA…
Ask The Arborist
…These trees were genetically selected for their perfect “lollypop” shaped crown, but it is that shape that is responsible for a shortened life span. The limited life of these trees…
Reforestation
Our Nursery and Seed Orchards All seedlings sold through GFC nurseries are grown from seed adapted to Georgia’s unique climate and soils. We process our seeds at our seed conditioning…
Forest Stewardship Program
…Establishment Hub The Forest Stewardship Program is designed to integrate forest management objectives of sustaining quality native timber, native wildlife populations, soil & water resources, aesthetics, & recreation, over a…
Tree Seedlings
…several oak varieties and many ornamental, fruit and flowering species. A special “pollinator pack” is popular for its bee-friendly qualities. View the GFC Seedling Brochure 2024-25. Seedling Availability Seedling sales…
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…13 Southern states, the fastest-growing region in the country. As the population booms, the U.S. Forest Service predicts, as much as 23 million forested acres will be lost to development…
Lumber Boom Not Benefitting Southern Forest Owners – So What Now?
…to be paid for their trees, is participation in carbon markets. Forest carbon markets are an increasingly popular concept in which businesses like Microsoft, Delta, Alphabet and Disney pay landowners…
Choose a LIVE Christmas Tree for 2020!
…are some fun facts to remember when you choose a live tree: It takes 5-7 years for a tree to grow to cutting height. The most popular Christmas trees are…
