Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
Eligibility Land must be either cropland (including field margins) that was planted or considered planted to an agricultural commodity four of six crop years from 2012 to 2017, and which…
“Good Fires” Take Center Stage at Upcoming Virtual Meeting
…a forest management tool to support a myriad of environmental benefits. “The Georgia Forestry Commission has a clear, strategic vision for fire in our state,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director…
What I Did On My Summer Vacation…
…environmental education programs for over 10 years now. I’ve seen a lot, learned a lot, and love the EE community in Georgia. I felt, however, there wasn’t a whole lot…
BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
…it will be held July 14-18. Planning activities for youth while they’re on summer break has gotten a lot easier over the years, thanks to the internet. That’s where formal…
Canopy Studies & Tree Inventories
…a management plan. Tree inventories document the species, diameter, health and location of community trees. Software tools such as iTREE are commonly used. To be most effective, an inventory should…
Conservation Woodland Program
…completed application for the program within the legal time limit. If both the proof and the completed application are not filed within the proper time limit, your application will be…
Georgia Forestry Commission Names Athens Resident ‘Forester of the Year’
…huge compliment,” said Kastle. “I enjoy helping people and this gives me something more to live up to.” For more information about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit gatrees.org….
Invasive Plant Control Program
…comprised of the Georgia Department of Agriculture, the Georgia Forestry Commission, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and the University of Georgia. For more than 15 years, members of this…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…break a work environment. At the GFC, we’re committed to constantly growing and striving to become the best versions of ourselves, both for each other and for the communities we…
Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program
…and the Community Forestry Assistance Act of the 1990 Farm Bill, has allocated funding to the Georgia Forestry Commission for statewide distribution, in partnership with the Georgia Tree Council. To…
