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…

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,…

Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative

come first served basis. Landowners should apply after the burn is completed and provide your burn permit number on the application. Landowners burning multiple blocks during the application period should…

Prescribed Burn Certification

…will receive a comprehensive study manual and instruction on subjects such as fire behavior, fire weather and fire tactics. The applicants must pass a written test, have two years of…

My Internship Experience Working with GFC State Lands

Guest Blog by Jason Rucker UAS Flight Ops Intern My name is Robert “Jason” Rucker, and this summer, I was an intern with the Georgia Forestry Commission’s State Lands Department….

Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022

…of peak color. Scenic NC Drive: Taking U.S. HWY 76 from Blairsville to Hiawassee and stopping by Bell Mountain Park and Historic Site provides an excellent option for viewing fall…

Virtual Meeting Brings Together Prescribed Fire Proponents

…members of the planning team include the Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, The Georgia Wildlife Federation, and the Jones Center at Ichauway. “The Council is excited to…

Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share Program (SPB)

…and suppress current beetle infestations. Eligibility Non-industrial landowners, which means any private individual, group, association, corporation, Indian tribe or other native group, other private legal entity, excluding corporations whose stocks…

BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP  

…to excel in diverse career opportunities. Who could ask for more? Oh, and did we mention this boatload of fun only costs $40? Yup, it’s time to register! billylancastercamp.com/registration 🙂…

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.