Cogongrass in Georgia
…through or near a known or suspected cogongrass spot since this could move seed or root fragments to other areas. Resources 2024 Cogongrass Spring Update 2024 Cogongrass Winter Update 2024…
Burn Permits and Notifications
Under Senate Bill 119, GA code section 12-6-90 was changed to eliminate the need to notify the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) by the person, firm, corporation, or association who intends…
Georgia Forestry Commission hosts a Fall Huddle with Leadership and Partners
2022 GFC Fall Huddle Written by Troy Clymer | GFC’s Associate Chief of Forest Management On Monday, October 24, and Tuesday, October 25, the Georgia Forestry Commission held a “Fall…
Christmas Tree Vendor Directory
…- Come See Come Saw David Bosshardt Call For Appointment , , Phone: 706-861-5672 County: Walker Call for appointment and directions. Blue Ice; Leyland Cypress; White Pine; Open Date: Mon:…
New Online Tool Tracks Georgia Wildfire Activity
…updates from agency crews about wildfire incidents we’re responding to,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Chief of Protection Frank Sorrells. “The information includes the most important details about a wildfire in…
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…
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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…
