Community Forestry Friend Program Application
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is rewarding communities and campuses implementing
exemplary urban forestry programs with a Community Forestry Friend social media badge. Earning
the badge means your community manages its trees with the best urban and community forestry
practices, partners and professionalism. Download application to apply for the Community Forestry Friend program.
State Celebrates Trees’ Value in February for Georgia Arbor Day
…throughout February in communities statewide. “The Georgia Forestry Commission is proud to partner with local tree boards and organizations that plan to get trees in the ground this month,” said…
Human Resources Information
…Other Training As an employee progresses in his or her career with the Georgia Forestry Commission, the agency offers training for most positions in the Incident Command System as well…
Prescribed Burn
…is required. To learn more about the basics of Prescribed Burning, please watch this video. The West Central Georgia Prescribed Burn Trailers are available for use as well. Helpful Resources…
Save Energy – Plant Trees!
This video provides insights into the value of planting trees.
Urban Forest Strike Team
This video outlines the work of GFC’s Urban Forest Strike Team, which helps communities deal with the aftermath of severe storms.
Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021
…more vivid yellows and reds while oak and hickory are near peak and displaying dull browns and yellows. Overall, total color change is around 95% as overlooks and ridges have…
Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
…or gold. Sumac – Green fading to red. Beech – Green with golden edges. Dogwood – Vivid red beginning to dull. Sourwood – Shifting from green to vivid shades of…
Digital Media Toolkit
…the GFC logo. GFC Logo White Letters Transparent PNG of the GFC logo with white letters. exclamation-circle No resources found- please try another search term. Photo Library B-Roll Video Library…
GFC Centennial
…Commission (GFC). 1922 – Present In its report to the 1922 General Assembly, the Board focused on the economic importance of forests to Georgia and potential threats posed by a…
