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…

BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP  

…descriptions are posted to give families an overview of basic facts about camp dates, offerings, lodging, and much more. At billylancastercamp.com you’ll see that this camp gives middle school students…

Prescribed Burn

…Fine Fuel Moisture Table A close estimate of the fine dead fuel moisture (FDFM) on your burn unit any time a FDFM reading is desired PDF Fire Weather Forecast Current…

BREEZING INTO SUMMERTIME

…for public health and our environment. Clean air is important to human and ecosystem health, and at the Georgia Forestry Commission, we take pride in the tremendous air-cleaning services our…

Contact Us

…HEADQUARTERS 5645 Riggins Mill Road Dry Branch, GA 31020 1 (800) GA-TREES (428-7337) HOURS: 8AM – 4:30PM Monday – Friday Closed for State Holidays Macon Complex Headquarters Map Directions Assistance…

Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Start by Recycling Your Tree

Company, and Burpee Seed Company, communities have the drop-off locations, media promotion, and chipping services they need to be successful. The Georgia Forestry Commission even provides complimentary tree seedlings for…

My Firewise Experience 

…the tasks needed for the project. Some of the tasks were completing an online fire safety course, attending a Firewise community meeting in Hiawassee, completing a Firewise risk assessment 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…

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.