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Urban Forestry Education, Resources, and Leadership

The Georgia Tree Council is a non-profit organization that sustains Georgia's green legacy by partnering with individuals, organizations, and communities in raising awareness toward improving and maintaining Georgia's community forests.

10/30/2026

Join us at the 2026 Georgia Tree Conference! https://gatreecouncil.org/what-we-do/programs/georgia-tree-conference/georgia-tree-conference.html

10/29/2026

https://gatreecouncil.org/what-we-do/programs/georgia-tree-conference/

10/29/2026

Thank you to Georgia Project Learning Tree and UGA Mary Kahrs Warnell Forest Education Center for collaborating with us for this project!

10/20/2026

The Georgia Forestry Commission offers a technical assistance program that provides communities and campuses with one of the following resources:
- canopy mapping
- ecosystem benefits modeling
- tree codes audit
- storm mitigation planning
- aging canopy replacement plans
- tree design manual

This program doesn't require an application, only a short survey about existing community forestry resources. Attend the upcoming webinar to learn more!

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3591981800644914528

Forestry Commission

10/15/2026

Applications are now open!

The Georgia Tree Council received a grant from the TREE fund to host the inaugural Community Tree Advocate Academy in the spring of 2027.

This program is for folks who are passionate about trees, active in their communities, and want to learn how to protect and grow healthy tree canopy in the places they live, work, and play.

Learn more about the program and apply: https://gatreecouncil.org/what-we-do/programs/

10/07/2026

Listen to Jeff Foxworthy...plant a tree! Jeff Foxworthy

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. Then second best time is now!

This photo is form 7 years ago. This magnolia was waste high when I planted it. Plant trees!

10/05/2026

!Register for the Georgia Tree Conference by October 11 for early-bird pricing!

$205 - early-bird, member
$235 - early-bird, non-member

https://gatreecouncil.org/what-we-do/programs/georgia-tree-conference/

09/28/2026

Early Registration is open for the 2026 Georgia Tree Conference!

Dr. Paul Ries, Director and Senior Instructor of the Graduate Certificate in Urban Forestry at Oregon State University is joining us as the keynote speaker!

His keynote address, "Reframing Trees: Leveraging the Lesser-Appreciated Benefits of Urban Trees", will focus on the studies that illuminate the true impact of trees on our quality of life, human health, and economic well-being of our communities, and how we can leverage this information to advance our efforts.

Register now: https://gatreecouncil.org/what-we-do/programs/georgia-tree-conference/

09/21/2026

Thanks to Mateo Fennell, Madison Greenspace Conservation Commission, the Madison Trolley Company, and Joe & Sam's Cafe for making our Members' Event a great experience!

Heritage Hall

Address

6835 James B. Rivers Memorial Drive
Stone Mountain, GA
30083

Telephone

+14709058541

Website

http://www.gatreecouncil.org/

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