Local Forester Named GFC 2020 Forester of the Year
…year. Martin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management from Virginia Tech and has worked in the forest industry for more than 34 years. Martin was awarded a…
GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…development and management; Emphasis will be placed on candidates who hold a Bachelor of Science degree in forestry or who have significant experience in forest management; and Candidates with relevant…
Forest Access Road and Firebreak Restoration Project: Hurricane Michael Relief Package
…can be achieved. Learn what to expect when selling. PDF Storm Damage: Information for Landowners Storms cause varying degrees of damage to forests and damage can be highly variable across…
Storm Damage: Information for Landowners
Storms cause varying degrees of damage to forests and damage can be highly variable across affected areas of the landscape. Landowner objectives for the forest will help determine what actions are needed to restore the health and productivity of the forest resource. View steps to take after any storm.
Careers
…Forestry degree from a Society of American Foresters (SAF) accredited school. Examples of duties: Provide technical assistance to landowners in all areas of forest management Write multiple resource-based forest management…
Certified Tree Professionals
…search portal by country (they are international) then state, city or zip code, and nearness of location. Once you have narrowed the list you may have to contact a number…
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
…for Watershed Protection Learn how to conduct Urban Tree Canopy assessments and goal setting. External Website City of Atlanta Interactive Maps Assessing Urban Tree Canopy in the City of Atlanta….
Community Resources
…Plan for Georgia Communities Template PDF Storm Mitigation Workbook Community Forest Storm Mitigation Planning for Georgia Communities Workbook PDF Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education® and Tree Line USA…
Georgia to Celebrate Trees’ Many Benefits on Arbor Day
…middle of our planting season,” said Chuck Williams, Director of the Georgia Forestry Commission. “Whether you’re adding trees to your yard, a city park, or any other landscape, you’re doing…
