State Managed Forests

…harvested and reforested before heavy mortality begins in the old trees. Other practices, such as prescribed burning and herbicide treatments, are applied when specific improvements in the composition of the…

GFC Seeking Director/State Forester

…gfcdirectorapplications@gmail.com For more information about the Georgia Forestry Commission visit: www.gatrees.org The State of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,…

Learn & Explore

Trees give oxygen, absorb carbon dioxide and trap lung-damaging dust, ash, pollen and smoke. They prevent soil erosion, provide shade and reduce temperatures in urban areas. Around homes, trees increase…

Caring for Trees in Summer

…line on the ground at the furthest edge of a tree’s canopy. Proper watering is critical when temperatures rise, especially for your trees. Though there are exceptions, trees normally only…

Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature

A group of employees from the Georgia Forestry Commission has been recognized by state legislators for their outstanding leadership, service, and education in the protection and conservation of Georgia’s forest…

Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature

A group of employees from the Georgia Forestry Commission has been recognized by state legislators for their outstanding leadership, service, and education in the protection and conservation of Georgia’s forest…

Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2020 The Georgia Forestry Commission has named its outstanding groups of employees for 2019, and last week they were recognized at the state capitol. “We’re…

Southern Pine Beetles

…The practices that may be available to landowners are listed below. To apply, click here: https://gatrees.org/forest-management-conservation/cost-share-incentive-programs/. Figure 7: Thinned pine stand – Photo by James Johnson, Georgia Forestry Commission. Non-commercial…

Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia

…nursery operations. Local events to honor these employees for their outstanding service are being planned. For more information about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission visit GaTrees.org. # # #…