Community Tree Advocacy
…is a group of concerned citizens, usually volunteer, charged by their community’s tree ordinance to develop and administer a comprehensive tree management program. If your community is looking to start…
Tree Seedlings
…rents reforestation equipment. Contact your local county office for more information. Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type GFC Reforestation Equipment Rentals PDF Seedling Brochure 2024-25 Complete brochure on seedling types, care, and…
Environmental
…Community trees across the United States store 6.5 million tons of carbon per year, resulting in a savings of $22 billion in control costs. Stable Weather Research demonstrates that urban…
Grant Funding Available for Urban and Community Forestry Management
…information visit https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/trees-across-georgia-tag-grant-program/. Information webinar on September 7; register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7474266073729320281 Eligible recipients are communities, non-profits, and schools. APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 27, 2023. GA ReLeaf- in partnership with the GA…
A Look Back at GFC in 2021
…with the Association of County Commissioners, we have developed a uniform, online timber harvesting notification system for timber harvesters and county officials. Establishment of Carbon Advisory Committee – Created a…
Student Resources
…Commission documents all known cogongrass infestations.Invasive Species: Any plant or animal that has been introduced and aggressively competes with and displaces local native communities; normally having no native enemies to…
Tree Ordinances
…trees. A well-designed tree ordinance can take months or years for communities to write, but can provide many benefits to people living in the community. Tree ordinances should be formulated…
Georgia Marks National Forest Products Week October 17-23
…Georgia include lumber, paper, cardboard boxes, plywood, and other panels. But did you know Georgia is a global leader in the production of biomass, the renewable organic material that comes…
BREEZING INTO SUMMERTIME
…pounds of carbon dioxide. Those amounts can be documented, and the GFC has a registry that serves this purpose in Georgia. Learn more about it here: https://gatrees.org/forest-management-conservation/carbon-sequestration/. It’s important to…
Economic
…this article to learn about economic benefits of trees in cities. External Website Healthy Trees, Healthy Lives Research Take care of the forest, and it will take care of you….
