Management Plans
A forest management plan is the roadmap to a healthy forest. There are many reasons why it is helpful to have a forest management plan for your property. Find out how to develop a plan.
Homeowner help for managing Tornado / Storm damaged trees
Homeowners managing storm-damaged trees are confronted with many difficult decisions regarding the pruning, removal, and overall management of their trees. This portal was designed to provide information to help residents…
Forest Agency Strengthens Regional Focus
…landowners across the state. Region Managers will manage all aspects of agency business in their regions and will serve on the GFC’s Executive Leadership Team. The new Region Managers are:…
Appreciating “Good Fire” in the Forest
…Brian Kemp’s official 2019 proclamation highlights the forest management tool as one of the most environmentally and economically feasible methods for managing the state’s valuable forest resources. Professional foresters and…
Social & Cultural
…outdoor spaces with natural landscapes than in comparable plant-less spaces. Individuals and groups within communities with strong social cohesion and social capital experience many positive benefits. Helpful Resources Review studies,…
Kemp Leads Forest Field Day
Landowners got a first-hand look at how good forest management enhances Georgia’s woods, water, wildlife and recreation recently at a special event in Madison County. The Georgia Forestry Commission and…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…the spontaneous adventure-seeker, who values change, competition, and risk-taking. As you might imagine, within the GFC we had many Greens and Golds, as many of our foresters are good-hearted, loyal…
Prescribed Burn
…2008-2020 Helpful resource for detailed information on prescribed burning PDF Smoke Management Plan Georgia’s basic procedures and requirements for managing smoke from prescribed burns PDF V Smoke VSmoke-Web is a…
Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…Are Critical Habitat Diverse, native forest habitats support more bird species than other habitat types. Managing forests for birds can be compatible with managing forests for other purposes, including financial…
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
…to one focusing on managing pests, including biological control agents. On March 1, 2021, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) proposed the repeal of Chapter 224-3, “Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine,” in…
