Forest Legacy & Conservation Easements
The majority of Georgia’s productive forest lands are in private ownership, but these private landowners are facing increased pressure to convert their forest lands to other uses. Georgia has identified…
Natural Disaster Recovery
…tree damage. Never operate a chainsaw alone or without proper instructions. In addition, always use the necessary safety equipment, including: leather gloves full face shield or safety goggles hearing protection…
Forest Biomass
…timberland is managed for these “traditional” products. The stem wood in lower value small diameter trees will be used by some bioenergy facilities for energy production. The higher cost of…
Invasive Plant Control Program
…group have worked cooperatively together in invasive species detection, education, and control. External Website Identifying Cogongrass (Field Guide) Helpful tips for identifying invasive cogongrass. PDF Invasive Climbing Fern Fact Sheet…
Fire Weather
Monitor Wildfire Conditions The GFC Fire Weather System provides area fire weather forecasts. The state is divided into ten forecast areas to provide the most accurate local information. View Fire…
Care For Your Trees
…factor to shade tree decline. Extended drought can influence the health of shade trees by the loss of absorbing roots. PDF exclamation-circle No resources found- please try another search term….
Certified Tree Professionals
…Drought Drought is a main contributing factor to shade tree decline. Extended drought can influence the health of shade trees by the loss of absorbing roots. PDF exclamation-circle No resources…
Making the Shade Program
Many elementary schools do not have enough trees on the school’s campus, especially in the playground area. Strategically planted trees provide many benefits. Trees keep children healthy by: Reducing surface…
Landowner Resources
…permissible and impermissible open burning practices External Website Georgia Forest Facts Fact sheet showing Georgia’s latest forestry statics. PDF Georgia Forestry Laws GFC is not liable for the distribution of…
Teacher Conservation Workshop
This workshop focuses on topics related to the benefits of forestry, including the cycle of growing trees, the utilization of trees for common consumer products and the management of trees…
