FAQs
Timber Sales What are my options for selling timber? A successful timber sale is well-planned and will maximize income to the owner while minimizing adverse impact on the land. It…
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
…Unlike our native beetles that kill weakened trees as part of the natural nutrient recycling process, emerald ash borers kill vigorously growing and weakened ash trees. It is not native…
Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed
…outdoor burning during times when weather conditions are unfavorable.” Sorrells said homes, outbuildings, and motorized equipment have been lost to these wildfires and private citizens have been injured, some seriously.…
“Wildfires in Georgia”
…would happen if your fire escapes and who else would be involved; the fire department, Georgia Forestry, and other volunteers all working in dangerously hot conditions because your fire got…
Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021
…yellow. While oak and maple have made the largest contributions to overall color this week, previously vivid sourwood, blackgum, and dogwood have surpassed peak. Leaves have dropped and bright shades…
Timber Harvest Notifications
…Allows for an incremental bond increase from harvesters who have previously caused damage to county roads and/or rights of way ($10,000 limit.) Narrows scope of when the bond can be…
Forests Continue to Grow Georgia’s Economy
…performance. Total impacts were $6.5 billion. Wages and salaries in the forest industry totaled $9.1 billion in 2020, up 5.8% from 2019. “Georgians benefit tremendously from keeping our forests healthy…
New Website Improves the Timber Harvest Notification Process in Georgia
…are operating, increased bond amounts for harvesters who have previously been found to cause damage to county roads, and a narrowed scope of when bonds can be used. A directive…
The Timber Harvest Notification Website is Live!
…897 and changes to the Official Code of Georgia 12-6-24. Along with increased bond amounts for harvesters who’ve previously been found to cause damage to county roads and increased fines…
GFC Launches Certified Burners’ Online Permit System
…via this new system is considered by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) to be of higher quality than previously available. Information documenting latitude and longitude, vegetation type, and moisture…
