Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators
…completed 130 restoration applications and 1,232 miles of debris clearing. They also read a whopping 1,141 agriculture water meters, a service provided by GFC for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division….
North Georgia Burn Ban Helps Boost Air Quality
…said Georgia Forestry Commission Protection Chief Frank Sorrells. “By limiting outdoor burning, fewer chemicals and particle pollutants are released into the air.” The burn ban is in effect until September…
Making the Shade Program
…buildings. The Making the Shade program enlivens and activates communities for years to come. Students and parents can serve as the primary planters. This allows them to take ownership and…
Canopy Studies & Tree Inventories
…a management plan. Tree inventories document the species, diameter, health and location of community trees. Software tools such as iTREE are commonly used. To be most effective, an inventory should…
Carefully Planned “Good Fires” Prevent Bad Ones
…is a very important management tool,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “Healthy forests provide so many products, jobs and benefits, including clean air and water, habitat for wildlife,…
Forestry Commission Plants Special Seedlings in Dawson County
A tract of land in Dawson County will soon be growing some distinctive trees whose seeds will benefit Georgia for decades to come. The Georgia Forestry Commission has planted 60…
Georgia Forestry Commission Says Now is the Time to Order and Plant Trees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 1, 2020 Georgia’s tree planting season is well underway, along with brisk seedling sales by the Georgia Forestry Commission. Buyers have been busy choosing popular hardwood…
Conservation Woodland Program
…completed application for the program within the legal time limit. If both the proof and the completed application are not filed within the proper time limit, your application will be…
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International Leaders Visit a Privately-Held Property in Georgia to Learn About Sustainable Forestry and Community Resiliency
International Leaders Visit a Privately-Held Property in Georgia to Learn About Sustainable Forestry and Community Resiliency Written by: Tiffany Woods, Director of Southeast Forestry at the National Wildlife Federation/co-lead of…
