To promote the stewardship, conservation, management, and wise use of Maryland’s forest resources, both urban and rural.
The Garrett County Board is a member of the Maryland Association of Forest Conservancy District Boards.
Celebrating 100 Years of the Big Tree Program
The Maryland Big Tree Program turns 100 years old in 2025! We are offering Big Tree Calendars to celebrate. Proceeds benefit our NRCC and Scholarship programs! Each month features a Garrett County Champion Tree. Calendars are $10/each (cash or check) picked up at the Mt. Nebo office. If you need calendars shipped, add $3/calendar shipping and send a check to Garrett County Forestry Board, 1728 Kings Run Road, Oakland, MD 21550 or use the PayPal link below.
NRCC
Natural Resources Careers Camp
Join high school students from across Maryland at this week-long camp in Garrett County to explore careers and college studies in natural resources!
NRCC will be held July 21-27, 2024! Applications are being accepted NOW! Sponsorships are available for Garrett County students!
Poster Contest & Photo Contest
Annual Arbor Day Poster Contest open to 5th grade students. GCFB sponsors awards for local winners. Statewide winners can receive trees for their school!
GCFB sponsors an annual photo contest for 4-H youth at the Garrett County Fair! Look for complete rules in the Garrett County Fair Book. GCFB sponsors awards for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place!
Big Tree Program
The Big Tree Program originated in Maryland in 1925, and went national in 1940. Each state has a State Coordinator who collects data, measures trees, and biannually submits certain trees to American Forests as potential National Champions.
Each big tree owner receives a certificate, a thank you letter, and a list of the trees of that species registered in Maryland.
You can learn more about the program and view current champions at the links below: