Green Infrastructure Resources
…partners will continue to maintain and develop GI planning systems for all coastal communities. The Green Infrastructure Guidelines of Coastal Georgia is a planning documented created in 2013. It features…
Forestry Commission Plants Special Seedlings in Dawson County
A tract of land in Dawson County will soon be growing some distinctive trees whose seeds will benefit Georgia for decades to come. The Georgia Forestry Commission has planted 60…
Georgia Forestry Commission Says Now is the Time to Order and Plant Trees
…available for every region of the state.” Seedling planting should take place “the sooner the better,” according to Fields, and be in the ground by March 1. The GFC is…
PLANNING A SAFE & FUN FOURTH OF JULY
Summer is in full swing and many people are making plans for the next big holiday – the Fourth of July! As we recognize the establishment of our country’s independence,…
Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
…rosin plant, the world’s largest wood pellet plant, the world’s largest crude tall oil bio-refinery and North America’s largest recycled paper mill. Working forests impact communities across the state, with…
Environmental
…fact sheet to learn more. PDF Conserving Habitat for Georgia’s Wildlife Fact Sheet Georgia is one of the most biologically diverse states in the nation, and working forests play a…
Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education® & Tree Line USA
…plan hands-on experience Arbor Day observance Become a Tree Campus K-12® Your campus plays an important role in helping to foster the next generation of environmental stewards. Steps to Apply…
Emergency Response Plan for Community Officials
An effective storm plan will help to minimize a storm’s impacts on your community forest. This Emergency Response Plan developed in Columbus, GA is a good example.
Green Cities: Place Attachment & Meaning
Place attachment and meaning are particularly relevant when considering issues of urban development and community-building. Attachment and meaning emerge from a variety of experiences and situations, and are often related to parks, green spaces, and natural areas. Learn more with this brief summary.
Forest Management Plan
A forest management plan is the roadmap to a healthy forest. Landowners have diverse goals for their forested land. Explore the benefits of creating a forest management plan.
