Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education® & Tree Line USA
…USA. They have achieved Tree City USA status by meeting four core standards of sound urban forestry management: maintaining a tree board or department having a community tree ordinance spending…
Champion Trees
Nominate a Tree Search Trees A champion tree is defined as the largest known tree of a particular species. To be considered, a tree must meet all of the following…
Educator Resources
…The Georgia Centennial Farm Program was developed in 1993 to distinguish family farms that have contributed to preserving Georgia’s agricultural history by maintaining working farms for more than 100 years….
Community Resources
TitleDescriptionDocument Type 3. Community Tree Planting and Establishment Guidelines This Document is intended to aid homeowners and local government staff in planting and directing the establishment and maintenance of community…
County Contacts
Foresters and rangers all across Georgia are trained to provide homeowners and landowners with a wide array of services. You can select your county to get the contact information for…
Managing Storm Damaged Trees: Do’s and Don’ts
Check out this resource for the Do’s and Don’ts on how to manage damaged trees from a storm. Includes: how to hire a professional for clean up, chainsaw safety, pruning and maintenance for damaged trees and more.
Georgia Tree Council
Tree advocacy group who works to sustain Georgia’s green legacy by partnering with individuals, organizations, and communities in raising awareness toward improving and maintaining Georgia’s community forests.
Georgia Forestry Laws
GFC is not liable for the distribution of out-of-date material. This document is not legal advice and cannot replace legal advice. Current Georgia Statutes are maintained by the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office, and can be accessed through their website.
Recommended Community Tree Ordinance Tree Conservation Standards
Download guide for recommended conservation standards, tree care and maintenance practices, recommendations for utility corridors, tree Selection and planting standards, design standards for trees plus more.
Student Resources
…Mulching Mulch is organic material placed on the soil’s surface around trees and plants to enhance their growing conditions. Mulch helps maintain soil temperature and moisture, reduce water loss from…