Taxes & Estate Planning
…across watersheds and ecosystems, both on private and public land, for the benefits they provide to the American people. External Website exclamation-circle No resources found- please try another search term….
USDA Forest Service – Cooperative Forestry
The Cooperative Forestry unit of the USDA Forest Service works closely with partners to enhance and maintain forests across watersheds and ecosystems, both on private and public land, for the benefits they provide to the American people.
About the Tree City USA Program
The Tree City USA program has been greening up cities and towns across America since 1976. It is a nationwide movement that provides the framework necessary for communities to manage and expand their public trees. Learn more.
Total Maximum Daily Loadings (TMDL)
In July of 1997, the state of Georgia came under a federal court order to develop Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) rates and implementation plans on water quality impaired stream segments. GFC was tasked with developing the forestry component for TMDL plans.
Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia
In March 2022, the Entomological Society of America adopted the common name “spongy moth” as the common name for the invasive moth Lymantria dispar (formerly known as “gypsy moth”). We…
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…the three homeowner positive plants came from this small nursery. A positive camellia plant was retrieved by APHIS, GDA, UGA, and GFC. The infected plant, mulch within 6 feet and…
Laurel Wilt Disease Associated with Redbay Ambrosia Beetle
…(Persea americana) also is susceptible to laurel wilt disease, which has devastated the commercial production area in south Florida. Resources 2023 Laurel Wilt Disease Map Distribution and Spread of Laurel…
Georgia’s Forest Action Plan
…Community Forestry Program Alliance for Community Trees American Society of Landscape Architects (Georgia Chapter) Arborguard Tree Specialists Association of County Commissioners of Georgia Athens-Clarke County Landscape Division Atlanta Regional Commission…
Forestry Considered Critical Workforce Under “Shelter in Place” Executive Order
…to combat the spread of COVID-19 and to keep the American economy moving,” GFA President & CEO Andres Villegas said. To view the Association’s Issue Brief, which includes a detailed…
GFC’s Stance on Burning during the COVID-19 Pandemic (4/9/2020)
…they came to their decision. We have studied their rationale and we have benefited from their thought process and openness with us. But their state-level decision and Georgia’s decision must…
