Tree Line USA Program Benefits for Utility Companies
View benefits for Utility Companies joining the Tree Line USA Program.
Ecosystem Services
…Lucas, Frances Irwin, Monika Zurek and Neville Ash and Paul West – March 2008 External Website Green Cities: Active Living Recent research indicates that quality outdoor environments affect activity attitudes…
Find Tree City USA Communities
Thousands of Tree City USA communities—large and small—have made a commitment to their urban tree canopy and their residents. Check them our.
Firewise Success Story – Wildcat Community / Dawson County
Overview of the Firewise program in Wildcat community in the North Georgia mountains
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…In 1975, the City of Atlanta developed an agreement with the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) to take over as primary land managers of both properties. The City supported the idea…
Arson Investigations
The Georgia General Assembly passed a law giving GFC the authority to enforce the fire laws of the state nearly 100 years ago. To combat arson and enforce Georgia’s forestry…
Newnan Tornado Recovery – One Year Later
…2021, hundreds of volunteer hours have been donated, along with GFC seedlings and container trees as the community works to recover. “For many decades, Newnan has been known for its…
SMOKEY BEAR & KEVIN BACON SAY “PLAY IT SAFE” WITH WILDFIRES
…will share lighthearted reminders that “Only You” can prevent wildfires. The partnership between GFC and Macon Bacon builds on a mutual commitment to serving the community and keeping families safe,…
GA Forestry Report: April Tornadoes Cause $3 Million+ In Damages
…2020 Tornadoes” was compiled by the Georgia Forestry Commission’s Forest Health Management Group & Sustainable Community Forestry Program. After the National Weather Service confirmed tornado levels from EF-0 to EF-3,…
