Care For Your Community’s Trees
…hurricane, communities and homeowners need to decide what to do with storm-damaged trees. Although damaged trees may seem to be dying, some trees can be restored, others will need to…
Making the Shade Program
…will be made upon project completion and review of the Final Report or according to a payment schedule agreed to in advance. The Georgia Forestry Commission reserves the right to…
Economic
Trees are capital assets that help decrease infrastructure costs in cities. The presence of trees in a community affects the cost of municipal services such as stormwater control, transportation and…
Landowner Resources
…the non-target impacts (negative effects to other organisms) need to be thoroughly considered and weighed against the environmental cost of inaction or alternative management approaches. Insecticides applied for HWA management…
County Contacts
Foresters and rangers all across Georgia are trained to provide homeowners and landowners with a wide array of services. You can select your county to get the contact information for…
History
…the State Forester from the Governor. There had been several State Foresters since 1936, and many felt the need for more stability. If you would like to know even more…
Connect With Nature
…The “Discover the Forest” website has put together a list of activities that have all the information you need to get started — including what to do, what to bring,…
Help at Hand for Michael-Struck GA Landowners
…need help with bulldozing downed trees and debris,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “Applications are being taken now, and we are optimistic about the effects this program will…
Forest Legacy – Assessment of Needs
This assessment documents the need for a Forest Legacy Program in Georgia; identifies and delineates the boundaries of forest areas meeting the eligibility
requirements for designation as Forest Legacy Areas; and provides details of recommended areas for inclusion in the Forest Legacy.
Program.
Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
…that need protection. Forestry management tools for wildlife and ecosystem conservation include prescribed fire plans, minimizing the loss of forest lands and management of invasive and alien species. Fires are…
