Georgia Arbor Day
The holiday was initiated by Julius Sterling Morton in Nebraska in 1872. Morton was a pioneer who traveled from Detroit to Nebraska in 1854. There were no trees in sight,…
Champion Trees
…to remove these species over time as these champions cease to exist. Any naturalized tree species considered invasive will not be considered. Review a complete list of Georgia invasive trees….
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…
Forest Utilization
…of a 100 percent canvass of pulp mills that drew roundwood or wood residues from the 13 Southern States during 2021 PDF GFC Services Handout Overview document of GFC’s services…
Connect With Nature
Take a forest break! GFC and Southern Group of State Foresters have launched a communications campaign to educate the public about the benefits of forests. The campaign invites internet visitors…
Prescribed Burning Brochure
Overview of best practices for preparing a prescribed burn plan
Prescribed Fire – Sprewell Bluff Natural Area
Overview of a prescribed fire near Thomaston, GA conducted by members of an inter-agency burn team
Timber Security Law Fact Sheet
Overview of enforceable laws for harvesting of timber and forest resources in the state of Georgia
Georgia EPD Open Burning Rules
Overview of permissible and impermissible open burning practices
