GFC’s people and services impact Georgians

Written by Stasia Kelly | GFC Media Relations Specialist When you see the words “Georgia Forestry Commission,” what comes to your mind? Trees, of course – millions upon millions of…

Tree Ordinances

…trees. A well-designed tree ordinance can take months or years for communities to write, but can provide many benefits to people living in the community. Tree ordinances should be formulated…

Making the Shade Program

…buildings. The Making the Shade program enlivens and activates communities for years to come. Students and parents can serve as the primary planters. This allows them to take ownership and…

Think Trees for the Holidays

…is here and many families ware venturing out to buy the annual Christmas tree. As always, the Georgia Forestry Commission is proud to endorse the purchase of a live Christmas…

Health & Recreational

…and creativity, cognitive and intellectual development, and social relationships. The character of a neighborhood has a significant affect on residents’ physical activity. People in communities with abundant greenspace generally enjoy…

Community Forestry Friend Program Application

The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is rewarding communities and campuses implementing
exemplary urban forestry programs with a Community Forestry Friend social media badge. Earning
the badge means your community manages its trees with the best urban and community forestry
practices, partners and professionalism. Download application to apply for the Community Forestry Friend program.

Pine Straw Producers Directory

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Human Resources Information

…Other Training As an employee progresses in his or her career with the Georgia Forestry Commission, the agency offers training for most positions in the Incident Command System as well…

Tree Seedlings

…Single family seedlots mean the seeds all come from the same mother tree. As a result, all the seedlings from a single-family seedlot are closely related. In a mixed seedlot,…