Timber Products
…are used as herbal tea (sassafras is thought to be carcinogenic) Witch Hazel – astringent Palmetto Berries – diuretic Willow Bark – analgesic Honeys from sourwood, tulip poplar, and tupelo…
Arson Investigations
The Georgia General Assembly passed a law giving GFC the authority to enforce the fire laws of the state nearly 100 years ago. To combat arson and enforce Georgia’s forestry…
Ask The Arborist
Sometimes, a simple question can be answered with a little background information. We invite you to review our various resources for a lot of helpful tips and best practices for…
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)
The urbanization of the rural landscape has resulted in challenges for protecting not only natural resources, but also homes and people. Communities in the WUI are at risk of catastrophic…
Canopy Studies & Tree Inventories
Depletion of Georgia’s Tree Canopy According to a 2006 study, the Atlanta region lost an average of 50 acres of tree canopy per day between 1991 and 2005. For each…
Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education® & Tree Line USA
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 a framework to…
Project Learning Tree
Project Learning Tree is committed to creating a future where the next generation values the natural world and has the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions and take…
Safety First For Landowners Burning Debris
This video provides helpful tips for safely burning debris.
Prescribed Fire – Sprewell Bluff Natural Area
Overview of a prescribed fire near Thomaston, GA conducted by members of an inter-agency burn team
Forest Services Contractors
…KG and Shear Machine Planting Open Land Machine Planting Site Prepared Land Mowing Planting Wildlife OpeningsRoot Raking Subsoiling Wildlife Rotary MowingWoody Ground Spray Hughes Tree Planting Inc 315 Berry Patch…