Tree Ordinances
Some ordinances apply only to street trees, while others apply to all public and privately owned trees. Many communities adopt tree ordinances when citizens perceive an immediate need to protect…
Canopy Studies & Tree Inventories
Depletion of Georgia’s Tree Canopy According to a 2006 study, the Atlanta region lost an average of 50 acres of tree canopy per day between 1991 and 2005. For each…
Green Infrastructure Resources
GI can be applied on a landscape scale or as an individual green design on a local scale. It may include green roofs, bio swales, and pervious pavement. Benefits a…
Project Learning Tree
Project Learning Tree is committed to creating a future where the next generation values the natural world and has the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions and take…
History
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) was created in 1949 by the Georgia Legislature to replace the Department of Forestry. This change resulted from efforts to remove the power of appointing…
Forest Utilization
…nation and world is possible because of the state’s highly productive forests. On average, Georgia’s 23.8 million acres of commercial timberlands grow in excess of 24 million tons more wood…
Soil Injector Loan Program for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
To schedule the use of a soil injector or soil drench kit contact one of the following offices: Soil Injector Kit Locations Dade County GFC Office: 706-657-4211 Dawson County GFC…
Area Timber Thefts Yield Arrest and More Investigation
…with theft of more than 100 tons of timber on one tract. “Our agency was called in by the Hephzibah Police Department to assist after becoming aware of the thefts,”…
Timber Sales
…Location: Chickasawhatchee WMA Deadline: 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 Bid Process Contact: Ben Hammond, GFC, 706-612-3729 Sale Area Contact: Michael Staton, GA DNR, 404-844-6448 Clayhole Swamp WMA FY25…
Connecting with the next Generation of Passionate Professionals
…ash borer and cogongrass. Brady had the opportunity to work with GFC Forester Tony Page on the Dawson & Paulding Forest Project. Earlier this summer he marked stands at Dawson…
