A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore
…all we serve. In 2023, we will be focusing on additional relevant opportunities to promote, grow, and protect Georgia’s greatest natural resource – its forests. This is our focus because…
Georgia Celebrates Trees this Month
…observe Arbor Day with a week of events from February 12-19, including a student art contest, tree seedling giveaways, and volunteer planting projects. Other events are planned by tree foundations…
A Note from GFC’s New Deputy Director
…serve the public. Customer service will be a driving factor in everything we do. As we have all experienced, there are constant challenges that we must face head on. While…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…and more. It’s fun to try a simple “sit-spot activity” over the summer. Pick a place in your yard, local park, or forest where you can just observe nature. Take…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…serve. That’s why a group of 44 members of the GFC recently gathered at Unicoi State Park and Lodge to undergo three days of leadership training led by Dr. Lauren…
What I Did On My Summer Vacation…
…that I’ve learned during the workshop with the community that I serve. With my arsenal of games, activities, and investigations from the Project Wet, Wild, and Learning Tree teaching guides,…
Grant Funding Available for Urban and Community Forestry Management
…Tree Council. – Grants of up to $15k per project, with priority given to those that serve disadvantaged and underserved communities. Go to https://gatreecouncil.org/what-we-do/georgia-releaf.html. DEADLINE: AUGUST 31, 2023. Technical Assistance…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…which are designed to help conserve the natural resources, reduce user conflict, and help provide an enjoyable visitor experience. Much of the land now known as Paulding Forest, was once…
Carrollton Resident Takes Leadership Role for Georgia Forestry
…Since 2018 he has served as Cost-share Coordinator, overseeing the GFC’s forestry incentive programs and technical service agreements with partner agencies to serve local landowners. Ryan and his wife, Laura,…
Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…species on your land can provide great benefits for birds, particularly during the breeding season. As a general rule, land managers should retain and preserve a diversity of native trees,…
