What We Do

Our organization was established in 1988 as the Georgia Urban Forest Council (GUFC) by a group of visionary citizens who saw the need to address urban forestry issues in the state of Georgia. Today, we are the Georgia Tree Council.  Our mission is to sustain Georgia's green legacy by partnering with individuals, organizations, and communities in raising awareness toward improving and maintaining Georgia's community forests.  We accomplish our mission through quarterly educational meetings and workshops on vital urban forestry topics, a Landmark and Historic Tree Registry; our signature annual Georgia Tree Conference and Trade Show; the Excellence in Urban Forestry Awards; and the Georgia ReLeaf program.  Georgia Tree Council programs also give members and supporters opportunities for networking in their fields and for gaining leadership skills in addressing the challenges in their own urban forests. All of Georgia Tree Council's educational programs offer continuing education units and opportunities for professional development. We also strive to help other nonprofits and volunteer tree boards in their efforts to improve their community forests.