Page 30 - Georgia Forestry - Issue 1 - Winter 2023

‘Hug Two Trees
and Call Me
in the Morning!
Did you know that being around trees is linked to better health? It’s true, and more and more people are recognizing the science that backs up the intuition we’ve always had — Mother Nature gives good juju! If you haven’t read any of the research lately, go online to www.healthy treeshealthylives.org and learn about the many ways trees positively impact human health.
The GFC’s Urban & Community For- estry (U&CF) group takes pride in helping municipalities change the common think- ing that trees are a liability or expense. Instead, many urban leaders now under- stand how the benefits of community forests far outweigh any maintenance or planning costs and effort.
The City of Jefferson, GA represents just one of many U&CF success stories. Through some initial grants and technical support and tree advocacy with the city, Jefferson was able to establish an urban
forest program that has blossomed into a model for small to medium-size towns to follow when building internal capacity for community forest management.
While formal GFC tree assessments can only be made on public property, private property questions may be handled remotely and references can be provided by U&CF staff. In addition, the GFC’s website is host to “Ask the Arborist,” where users can pose questions to our staff of certified arborists.
As with any organization, the GFC has dedicated behind-the-scenes workers without whom we could not function. Our radio dispatchers provide valuable communications to Protection staff on wildfire duty, our Education Department works with schools and other groups to foster better understanding of forestry’s importance to Georgia, and
the folks down at the shop keep all the big rigs’ wheels turning. The Utilization Department markets Georgia’s forestry capabilities to the world and works to support emerging markets for landowners. From the director’s office and the IT team downstairs at headquarters to the Law Enforcement team and the PR folks across the parking lot, the GFC family is diverse and competent. We truly are united in our mission, and we’re fortunate to serve the great state of Georgia!
STASIA KELLY IS A MEDIA RELATIONS SPECIALIST WITH THE GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION. SHE IS FOCUSED ON TELLING THE STORY OF FORESTRY AND THE IMMENSE IMPACT OF THE INDUSTRY ON GEORGIA’S ENVIRONMENT, ECONOMY AND HERITAGE.
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LEARN MORE about the many ways
trees positively impact human health.
www.healthytreeshealthylives.org
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