Timber Impact Assessment – April 2020 Tornadoes

On the evening of April 12 and the morning of April 13, 2020, Georgia was part of a severe weather event that extended across the Southeast. The National Weather Service confirmed that 30 tornadoes touched down across the state, ranging in levels from EF-0 to EF-3 and from 0.5 miles to approximately 17 miles long. These storms affected a number of landscapes across the state, including urban, suburban and rural areas.

Spring Tree Care

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…are also waking up, so it’s time to start a watering regime for trees that were recently planted or planted within the last two years. So, how much supplemental water…

Storm Timber Impact Assessment Report

The National Weather Service (NWS) determined an EF-4 tornado crossed Heard, Coweta, and Fayette Counties in the late hours of March 25, 2021 and into the early hours of March 26, 2021. The tornado touched down at approximately 11:37 PM EDT, west of Franklin, Georgia, ending at approximately 12:30 AM EDT just north of Peachtree City, Georgia

Bloom-time BOLO for Invasive Weed in Georgia

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 12, 2022 Local landscapes come alive in springtime with beautiful buds, sprouts, and flowers. Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) forest health specialists are requesting, however, we “be…

Careers

…Assist landowners with cost share programs Dispatcher GFC employs part time and full time dispatchers. Part time dispatcher applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Examples of duties: Support of…

Reforestation

…Find out more about tree seedling sales. The ideal time to plant trees seedlings in Georgia is from December through March 1. Planting trees is one of the easiest and…