Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

receive a 90% pay rate. Contract Length Three years Application Process This program is administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Applications are received on a continuous basis with…

Georgia’s Conservation Woodland Program

…was created to help forest landowners actively manage their property for their specific purposes. From timber management and wildlife habitat to recreation, growing your own vegetables, and creating biochar, any…

Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!

…to receive pollen. Male pollen from a superior parent will be injected into the bag to pollinate flowers when they are at maximum receptivity. Tree pollen season starts in January…

Learn & Explore

…leaves a legacy for future generations to enjoy. In this section, learn about the benefits of trees and explore the celebrations, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities Georgia Forestry Commission provides….

Water Quality & BMPs

…Southern Regional Forests and Drinking Water (Infographic) PDF Recommendations to Assist Federal Regulatory Agencies in the Determination of Ongoing Silviculture In Bottomland Hardwood and Cypress Swamps The SGSF Water Resources…

Carbon Sequestration

…carbon sequestration activities, but does not purchase “carbon credits” or administer financial transactions. Simply put, the Registry provides a record of carbon storage in registered forest land that may be…

Care For Your Community’s Trees

…care practices that follow ANSI standards and tree risk specifications. Through the news media, recognize your community tree advocates and celebrate your community’s trees. Recruit and retain volunteers. Community Resources…

Caring for Trees in Summer

…help you cultivate the best growing conditions possible. GFC’s recently redesigned website contains an abundant array of fact sheets, videos, multi-media presentations, websites and contacts to assist you with questions…

Local Forester Named GFC 2020 Forester of the Year

…more than 34 years. Martin was awarded a special plaque on October 23, 2020, recognizing him as the recipient of the Georgia Forestry Commission’s 2020 Forester of the Year award….