FAQs

…degree from a school accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF) is required. A closely related degree can be considered IF you have successfully completed these courses: Dendrology, Mensuration,…

Resources

…Commission (GFC) has completed its 2021 Forestry BMP Implementation Survey covering 260 randomly selected sites statewide. Water Quality PDF 2021 GA Stewardship Steering Committee Meeting The GA Stewardship Steering Committee…

Georgia Wood-Using Industries Directory

…Millwood Road Manor, GA 31550 Post Species: yellow pine Products:post-treated, pole-treated, posts-fencing, piling, grape stakes, mulch By-Products:bark, chips, sawdust Phone: 912-283-0353 Email:bmwood@gate.net Website: www.bmwoodproducts.com Balfour Pole Company Physical Address: 8443…

Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia

…but the other 49,000 potentially infected plants were sold and planted in landscapes within the state. It is estimated that 1-2% of these might be infected with Phytophthora ramorum but…

State Managed Forests

…are restricted to open roads only. Primitive camping is permitted ONLY in designated camping locations in the forest on days it is open. Camping is restricted to 14 consecutive days…

Longleaf Restoration

…practice completion to NRCS and the practice is then inspected If confirmed and approved, funds for practice are distributed by NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife Working Lands for Wildlife Requirements:…

Taxes & Estate Planning

…guidelines established. Estimated Tax Payments As a general rule, you are required to make estimated tax payments for the tax year if you expect to owe at least $1,000 in…

Forest Biomass

…diameter trees to be used for lower-value products. These trees are termed “cull trees.” Much of Georgia’s 7 million acres of planted timberland and 17 million acres of naturally regenerated

Ask The Arborist

…These trees were genetically selected for their perfect “lollypop” shaped crown, but it is that shape that is responsible for a shortened life span. The limited life of these trees…

Educator Resources

…wildlife resources, including game and nongame animals, fish and protected plants. External Website Hazards of the Forest Foresters and others who work outside and those who enjoy being in the…