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Title | Description | Audience | Document Type |
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2019 BMP Brochure – Sustaining Your Forest and Georgia’s Water Quality | Forestry BMPs are an important part of the practice of sustainable forestry. Simply defined, sustainable forestry is ” … the management of forests to meet the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations.” | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | |
2019 Georgia Pine Sawmills Producing Mechanical and Stress Rated Lumber | During a previous survey of the primary wood-using industries in Georgia, the following companies reported to GFC personnel that their listed sawmills used mechanical grading systems. Please note that not all mills responded to this question and there may be other Georgia mills that utilize mechanical lumber grading. Final determination will depend upon individual contact with the mills. | Community, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner | |
2019 Georgia’s Best Management Practices for Forestry Manual | The purpose of this manual is to inform landowners, foresters, timber buyers, loggers, site preparation and reforestation contractors, and others involved with silvicultural operations about common-sense, economical and effective practices to minimize non-point source pollution (soil erosion and stream sedimentation) and thermal pollution. These minimum practices are called BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES and are commonly referred to as BMPs. | Landowner | |
2020 Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in Georgia (brochure) | Important dosage information for treating infestations of hemlock woolly adelgid. | Landowner | |
2020 Soil Injector/Soil Drench Kit Loan Program | Soil injectors are provided by the Georgia Forestry Commission to aid those interested in treating their own trees. The injectors are loaned out free of charge but a $250 deposit is required. | Landowner | Page on GFC Website |
2021 Cogongrass in Georgia January Update | The 1457 cogongrass spots encompass a total of 373 acres. The status and treatment for each spot is at varying levels. The Georgia Forestry Commission recognizes a spot as eradicated after three consecutive years of finding no cogongrass resprouts. | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | |
2022 American Tree Farm System Landscape Management Plan for the State of Georgia | The American Forest Foundation (AFF), in conjunction with Southern Forestry Consultants, Inc.(SFC), developed the original components, outlines, structure, and drafts of the Landscape Management Plan (LMP) and the associated geodatabase. AFF and SFC also worked cooperatively to evaluate and incorporate edits, comments, and modifications that resulted in the final LMP and geodatabase. | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner | |
2022 Tree Planting Campaign Guide | This document is a guide to reforesting cities and towns. | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner | |
2022 Water Quality Area Map | The state is divided into five regions to ensure the best management of water controls. | Community, Community Planner, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner | |
2022 Wood Using Industry (Chip Mill) Map | Chip Mill Industry in Georgia | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | |
2022 Wood Using Industry (chip-log export) | Chip-Log Wood Products | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | |
2022 Wood Using Industry (energy product) | Energy Products | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | |
2022 Wood Using Industry (log home) Map | Log Home Wood Products | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | |
2022 Wood Using Industry (mulch) | Wood Mulch Products | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | |
2022 Wood Using Industry (panel & eng wood) | Panel & Engineered Wood Products | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | |
2022 Wood Using Industry (post-pole) | Post-Pole Wood Products | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | |
2022 Wood Using Industry (pulp) | Pulp Wood Products | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | |
2022 Wood Using Industry (sawmill hardwood – softwood) | Sawmill – Hardwood/Softwood Products | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | |
2022 Wood Using Industry (sawmill hardwood) | Sawmill – Hardwood Products | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | |
2022 Wood Using Industry (sawmill-softwood) | Sawmill – Softwood Products | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | |
2022 Wood Using Industry (shavings) | Wood Shavings Products | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | |
2022 Wood Using Industry (veneer) | Veneer Wood Products | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | |
2022 Wood Using Industry Template (with Mills by County) | Template (with Mills by County) | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | |
2022 Wood Using Industry Template (Without Mills by County) | Template-Without-Mills-by-County | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | |
2023 Cogongrass County Density Map | Community, GFC Partners, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | ||
2023 Cogongrass Percent Inactive Map | Community, GFC Partners, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | ||
2023 Cogongrass Winter Update | Community, GFC Partners, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | ||
2023 Known Cogongrass in Georgia | Community, GFC Partners, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | ||
Area Fire Weather Forecast | Daily forecasts with NFDRS Ratings and State-wide Fire Danger Ratings | Community Planner, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner | Page on GFC Website |
Ask The Arborist Series: Assessing Storm Damage 101 | Steps on assessing storm damage around our home and property. | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | Video |
Ask the Arborist Series: Insects and Diseases | Learn about different types of insects and diseases that can affect our trees. | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | Video |
Ask The Arborist Series: Risk Assessment for your Trees | How to assess various types of trees and explains certain risk factors. | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | Video |
Ask The Arborist Series: Why Hire an Arborist? | The importance of hiring an #ISA #Certified #Arborist to care for our trees. | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | Video |
Ask the Arborist: Tree Identification 101 | Shows us how to identify common trees in our backyard. | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | Video |
Athens Community Tree Council | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | External Website | |
Casualty Loss and Involuntary Conversion Applicable for Timberland Owners | A review of some of the Internal Revenue Service rules, regulations and or Revenue Rulings pertaining to Casualty Losses. | Landowner | |
Clayhole WMA | County: Glynn | GFC Partners, Landowner | |
Cogongrass Eradication Agreement | Form for landowners to submit for assistance with cogongrass eradication. | Landowner | |
Cogongrass Eradication Strategies | GFC began treating cogongrass in 2007 and has developed several methods to combat the problem. | Landowner | |
Cogongrass in Georgia | 14 minute Youtube video descriving cogongrass and its impact in Georgia | Landowner | Video |
Cogongrass in Georgia PSA | 30 second Youtube video advising Georgians to be on the look out for cogongrass | Landowner | Video |
Cogongrass.org | Comprehensive information on cogongrass in Georgia along with links to other southeastern state efforts on cogongrass | Landowner | External Website |
Community Tree Planting and Establishment Guidelines | This Document is intended to aid homeowners and local government staff in planting and directing the establishment and maintenance of community trees. | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner | |
Consulting Foresters List | This application allows you to search for consulting foresters that cover the state of Georgia. These professionals are registered foresters within the state and have personally requested to be added to GFC’s database. | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | External Website |
Consulting Foresters List | This application allows you to search for consulting foresters that cover the state of Georgia. These professionals are registered foresters within the state and have personally requested to be added to GFC’s database. | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | External Website |
Cooperative Forestry | The Cooperative Forestry unit of the USDA Forest Service works closely with partners to enhance and maintain forests across watersheds and ecosystems, both on private and public land, for the benefits they provide to the American people. Cooperative Forestry delivers its work through states, local governments, other federal agencies, non-profit organizations, and other partners leveraging additional resources and fueling innovation. | Landowner | External Website |
Cost Share & Incentive Programs | Learn about Cost-share and conservation assistance through federal and state programs. | Landowner | Page on GFC Website |
Cost Share & Incentive Programs | Several federal, state, local and private cost sharing and incentive programs are available to help you meet your forestry management goals. Review programs. | Landowner | Page on GFC Website |
Current Fire Danger Rating | Daily updated information on current fire dangers across the state | Community Planner, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner | Page on GFC Website |
Daily Fire Danger Rating Map | Daily updates of fire risks across Georgia | Community Planner, Homeowner, Landowner | External Website |
Debris Burning Safe Practices – English | Best practices to prevent injury and damage when burning | Homeowner, Landowner | |
Debris Burning Safe Practices – Español | Mejores prácticas para evitar lesiones y daños al quemar | Homeowner, Landowner | |
Disaster Resource Center | The USDA Disaster Resource Center offers information about specific disasters and emergencies, how to prepare, recover, and help build long-term resilience, as well as information about USDA assistance during disaster events. | Community, Homeowner, Landowner | External Website |
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Rules & Regulations | EAB Rules and Regulations from the State of Georgia | Landowner | External Website |
EmeraldAshBorer.info | Website formed through a multinational effort to provide the latest information about the emerald ash borer (EAB) | Landowner | External Website |
Environmental Risks to Arthropods from Imidacloprid Applications for Hemlock Conservation | Managing hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) can involve use of insecticides. When it does, the non-target impacts (negative effects to other organisms) need to be thoroughly considered | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | |
EPA Office of Air and Radiation | Information for the Office of Air and Radiation (OAR), which oversees policies and protections for air quality and radiation exposure | Community Planner, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner | External Website |
Estate Planning for Forest Landowners: What will become of your timberland? | The purpose of this book is to provide guidelines and assistance to nonindustrial private forest owners and the legal, tax, financial, insurance, and forestry professionals who serve them on the application of estate planning techniques to forest properties. | Landowner | External Website |
Federal Clean Air Act | Overview of the Clean Air Act and corresponding protections and actions by the EPA | Community Planner, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner | External Website |
FEMA Disaster Declaration Map | View GA Map of disaster declaration by FEMA. | Landowner | |
Fine Fuel Moisture Table | A close estimate of the fine dead fuel moisture (FDFM) on your burn unit any time a FDFM reading is desired | GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner | |
Fire Danger Rating | Graphic data from statewide fire danger weather stations | Community Planner, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner | Page on GFC Website |
Fire Weather Forecast | Current Fire Weather Forecasts and current National Fire Danger Ratings by GFC Areas | Community Planner, Homeowner, Landowner | External Website |
Firewise USA® | A program that teaches people how to adapt to living with wildfire and encourages neighbors to work together to prevent losses | Homeowner, Landowner | External Website |
Forecast Fire Danger Rating | Daily updates for 24-hour fire danger forecast | Community Planner, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner | Page on GFC Website |
Forecast Fire Danger Rating for the Co-Op Area | Forecasted weather conditions and fire danger ratings for the Co-Op Area (Oakland Station – North Marion County) | Landowner | External Website, Page on GFC Website |
Forest Health | A healthy forest is a working forest. They work to filter our water, clean our air, and provide homes for wildlife and peaceful spaces for us to enjoy. Learn more about healthy forests. | Landowner | Page on GFC Website |
Forest Management Plan | A forest management plan is the roadmap to a healthy forest. Landowners have diverse goals for their forested land. Explore the benefits of creating a forest management plan. | Landowner | Page on GFC Website |
Forest Product Sales Contract for Lump Sum Sales Sample | Sample contract agreement for private landowners selling trees, timber or wood by lump sum. | Landowner | |
Forest Product Sales Contract for Per-unit Sales Sample | Sample contract agreement for private landowners selling trees, timber or wood by unit. | Landowner | |
Forest Stewardship Glossary | A glossary of Forestry & Wildlife terms. Authored by the Georgia Forestry Commission. | Community, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner | |
FY23 WCG Rx Fire Applicants Information | This cost-share program is focused on reintroducing prescribed fire in the Chattahoochee Fall Line area of Georgia to provide ecological benefits and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. The program will be implemented by the Georgia Forestry Commission with funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, American Forest Foundation, Georgia Department of Natural Resources Bobwhite Quail Initiative, Landscape Scale Restoration Grant, and other partners. | Landowner | |
GA Tree Council – Tree Ordinance Central | Landowner | External Website | |
GA Tree Owners Manual | From Planting to Maintenance | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner | |
Georgia EPD | Contact information and resources for the state’s Environmental Protection Division (EPD) | Community Planner, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner | External Website |
Georgia EPD Open Burning Rules | Overview of permissible and impermissible open burning practices | Community Planner, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner | External Website |
Georgia Forestry Laws | GFC is not liable for the distribution of out-of-date material. This document is not legal advice and cannot replace legal advice. Current Georgia Statutes are maintained by the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office, and can be accessed through their website. | Community Planner, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner | |
Georgia Forestry Magazine | Georgia Forestry Magazine is published by HL Strategy in partnership with the Georgia Forestry Association and Georgia Forestry Commission. Together we are focused on telling the story of Georgia’s working forests, the landowners and producers who steward the land, and the manufacturers who are promoting innovative uses of wood. | Community Planner, Educator, Landowner | External Website |
Georgia Prescribed Burn Laws | Prescribed Burn Laws from the Official Code of Georgia, Section 12-6-90 and Sections 12-6-145 through 12-6-149 | Community Planner, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner | External Website |
Georgia Prescribed Fire Council | Council for prescribed fire advocacy across the state | Homeowner, Landowner | External Website |
Georgia Water Planning | Georgia manages water resources in a sustainable manner to support the state’s economy, to protect public health and natural systems, and to enhance the quality of life for all citizens. | Landowner | External Website |
GFC HQ Map | Map to the State Agency Headquarters Complex | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | |
GFC Service Rates (effective 10/22) | Landowner | ||
Hazards of the Forest | Foresters and others who work outside and those who enjoy being in the outdoors are often confronted with hazards that can cause sickness, injury, or death. This booklet provides a brief description of those hazards to help you avoid an unpleasant encounter. | Community, Educator, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | |
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia Fact Sheet | HWA is a serious pest of hemlock trees in Georgia. The aphid-like insect feeds on eastern and Carolina hemlock trees, eventually resulting in tree mortality. The very existence of the eastern and Carolina hemlock species is greatly threatened by HWA. | Homeowner, Landowner | |
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Management in Georgia (2019) | Guidelines for addressing infestation of hemlock woolly adelgid pests. | Landowner | |
Hidden Hazards of Backyard Burning | Important information about the illegal practice of burning household waste | Homeowner, Landowner | |
Hidden Hazards of Backyard Burning (Español) | Peligros ocultos de la quema del patio trasero. En Georgia, es ilegal quemar la basura que generamos en nuestros hogares. | Homeowner, Landowner | |
House Bill 790 | 2014 bill authorizing GFC Forestry Investigators to enforce laws related to the protection, security, conservation, and sale of forest resources. | Community Planner, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner | |
Hurricane Michael – Farm Recovery Block Grant Eligibility Map | Map of 95 counties eligible for the Recovery Block Grant program. | Community, Homeowner, Landowner | |
Hurricane Michael – Farm Recovery Block Grants | The Georgia Department of Agriculture will accept online applications for the $347 million in block grant funds beginning March 18, 2020. Georgia farmers and forest landowners in 95 eligible counties, who suffered losses to beef, dairy, fruit and vegetable, pecan, poultry, timber, and uninsured infrastructure can enroll. The federal block grants seek to help recover losses not covered under existing USDA Farm Service Agency programs. Only online applications will be accepted. All applications must be completed and submitted by April 8, 2020. | Community, Homeowner, Landowner | External Website |
Hurricane Michael – Farm Recovery Block Grants – Press Release | Description of the Farm Recovery Block Grant program. | Community, Homeowner, Landowner | |
Hurricane Michael – FEMA Disaster Map | Map of counties in Georgia declared disaster areas for FEMA assistance following Hurricane Michael. | Community, Homeowner, Landowner | |
Hurricane Michael – Forest Landowner Relief Program Meeting (Bainbridge Part 1) | Video 1 of 5 – Video footage of Bainbridge Meeting, 01/23/19 (broken into five sections) | Community, Homeowner, Landowner | External Website |
Hurricane Michael – Forest Landowner Relief Program Meeting (Bainbridge Part 2) | Video 2 of 5 – Video footage of Bainbridge Meeting, 01/23/19 (broken into five sections) | Community, Landowner | External Website |
Hurricane Michael – Forest Landowner Relief Program Meeting (Bainbridge Part 3) | Video 3 of 5 – Video footage of Bainbridge Meeting, 01/23/19 (broken into five sections) | Community, Homeowner, Landowner | External Website |
Hurricane Michael – Forest Landowner Relief Program Meeting (Bainbridge Part 4) | Video 4 of 5 – Video footage of Bainbridge Meeting, 01/23/19 (broken into five sections) | Community, Homeowner, Landowner | External Website |
Hurricane Michael – Forest Landowner Relief Program Meeting (Bainbridge Part 5) | Video 5 of 5 – Video footage of Bainbridge Meeting, 01/23/19 (broken into five sections) | Community, Homeowner, Landowner | External Website |
Hurricane Michael – Forest Landowner Relief Program Meeting (Colquitt Part 1) | Video 1 of 3 – Video footage of Colquitt Meeting, 01/23/19 (broken into three sections) | Community, Homeowner, Landowner | External Website |
Hurricane Michael – Forest Landowner Relief Program Meeting (Colquitt Part 2) | Video 2 of 3 – Video footage of Colquitt Meeting, 01/23/19 (broken into three sections) | Community, Homeowner, Landowner | External Website |
Hurricane Michael – Forest Landowner Relief Program Meeting (Colquitt Part 3) | Video 3 of 3 – Video footage of Colquitt Meeting, 01/23/19 (broken into three sections) | Community, Homeowner, Landowner | External Website |
Hurricane Michael – Georgia State Timber Tax Credit Replant and Restoration Guideline | Tax credits can only be claimed in the taxable year in which the taxpayer first completes: | Landowner | |
Hurricane Michael – Georgia Timber Tax Credit: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions | Learn more about Hurricane Michael tax credit and who is eligible. | Landowner | |
Hurricane Michael – Georgia Timber Tax Program | Presentation from Scott Griffin, GFC’s Forest Management Chief. | Landowner | |
Hurricane Michael – Georgia Timber Tax Program – General Eligibility Requirements | In November of 2018, the Georgia General Assembly enacted House Bill 4EX. This bill allows eligible taxpayers to apply for a Timber Tax Credit to assist in offsetting the substantial economic losses incurred during Hurricane Michael. This document outlines general eligibility requirements and guidelines. | Community, Homeowner, Landowner | |
Hurricane Michael – Map of 28 GA Counties in declared state of emergency | Map of counties declared to be in a state of emergency following Hurricane Michael. | Community, Homeowner, Landowner | |
Hurricane Michael – Resources for Impacted Forest Landowners | Press release about resource available to landowners impacted by Hurricane Michael. | Community, Homeowner, Landowner | |
Hurricane Michael – Timber Casualty Losses and Involuntary Conversion | View presentation from Yanshu Li, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Forest Taxation and Economics. | Landowner | |
Hurricane Michael – Timber Tax Credit Application Instructions | A taxpayer seeking pre-approval for the Timber Tax Credit, must apply electronically through Georgia Tax Center. Get instructions. | Landowner | |
Hurricane Michael – Timber Tax Credit Program Press Release | In November of 2018, the Georgia General Assembly enacted House Bill 4EX. This bill allows eligible taxpayers to apply for a Timber Tax Credit to assist in offsetting the substantial economic losses incurred during Hurricane Michael. | Community, Homeowner, Landowner | |
Hurricane Michael Forest Access Road and Firebreak Debris Clearing Program | The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has established procedures for landowners seeking assistance with debris clearing and restoration of pre-existing forest roads and firebreaks. | Landowner | |
Hurricane Michael Timber Impact Assessment | This survey examined landscape‐level impacts and classified them accordingly. | Landowner | |
Identifying Cogongrass (Field Guide) | Helpful tips for identifying invasive cogongrass. | Landowner | |
Insecticide Applicators and Vendors for Hemlock Woolly Adelgids | Get help with Hemlock Woolly Adelgids. View list of vendors. | Landowner | Page on GFC Website |
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | The IRS is the nation’s tax collection agency and administers the Internal Revenue Code enacted by Congress. | Landowner | External Website |
Introduction to Prescribed Fire in Southern Ecosystems | Helpful resource for managers to plan and execute prescribed burns in Southern forests and grasslands | Homeowner, Landowner | |
January 2023 Tornado Timber Impact Assessment | Community, Community Planner, GFC Partners, Homeowner, Landowner | ||
Landowner Field Trips Flyer Revised (10-01-20) | Would you like to see a live prescribed burn or visit a site that has been burned to see what it looks like afterward? Then Landowner Field Trip (LFT) is perfect for you. When our agency partners and volunteer landowners are conducting a prescribed burn, we will give you a guided tour of a burn. | Landowner | |
Learn & Burn Flyer | More information on Learn & Burns | Landowner | |
Learn, Plan, Act | GFC and the Southern Group of State Foresters launched “Learn, Plan, Act” as a way to promote sound forest management practices and provide helpful educational materials, guidance and other resources to Georgia landowners. | Community Planner, Landowner | External Website |
Management Plans | A forest management plan is the roadmap to a healthy forest. There are many reasons why it is helpful to have a forest management plan for your property. Find out how to develop a plan. | Landowner | Page on GFC Website |
Managing Storm Damaged Trees: Do’s and Don’ts | Check out this resource for the Do’s and Don’ts on how to manage damaged trees from a storm. Includes: how to hire a professional for clean up, chainsaw safety, pruning and maintenance for damaged trees and more. | Community Planner, Homeowner, Landowner | |
Map of 28 Counties Declared Under State of Emergency | View GA Map of counties declared under State of Emergency EO under Hurricane Michael. | Landowner | |
National Timber Tax Website | A reference source for timberland landowners; also for accountants, attorneys, consulting foresters and other professionals who work with timberland owners regarding the tax treatment of timber related activities. | Landowner | External Website |
Native Trees of Georgia Book | Book showing illustrations of trees native to Georgia. | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | |
Observed Fire Danger Ratings for the Co-Op area | Observed weather conditions and Fire Danger Ratings for the Co-Op Area (Oakland Station – North Marion County) | Landowner | External Website, Page on GFC Website |
Optimized Insecticide Dosage for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Control in Hemlock Trees | Important dosage information when treating for hemlock woolly adelgid. | Landowner | |
Ordering Tree Seedlings | GFC offers a wide variety of pine and hardwood seedlings. We cater to small, private, non-industrial landowners and we serve thousands of customers in that capacity. Seedlings are available in small or large quantities and we offer varieties suitable for all environments in Georgia. | Landowner | Page on GFC Website |
Pine Bark Beetles in Urban Areas | Helpful information about managing pine bark beetle infestations in an urban environment. | Landowner | |
Pine Bark Beetles in Urban Areas Brochure | Overview information regarding pine bark beetles in the urban environment. | Landowner | |
Pine saw-timber Volumes in Georgia, 2017 | Utilization and Marking Analysis: Study of SYP Standing Volumes and Acreage | Community, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Landowner | |
Planting Containerized Trees | How to plant a containerized tree. | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | Video |
Pre-suppression Firebreak Plowing | The GFC provides the service of plowing pre-suppression firebreaks to landowners. | Landowner | Page on GFC Website |
Prescribed Burning | Assistance with prescribed burning, including firebreak installation, burn plan development and assistance carrying out a burn | Landowner | Page on GFC Website |
Prescribed Burning Brochure | Overview of best practices for preparing a prescribed burn plan | Homeowner, Landowner | |
Prescribed Burning Management | Assistance with prescribed burning, including firebreak installation, burn plan development and assistance carrying out a burn. | Landowner | Page on GFC Website |
Prescribed Fire – Sprewell Bluff Natural Area | Overview of a prescribed fire near Thomaston, GA conducted by members of an inter-agency burn team | GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner | Video |
Prescribed Fire in Georgia – A Strategic Plan 2008-2020 | Helpful resource for detailed information on prescribed burning | Homeowner, Landowner | |
Proper Tree Mulching | Mulch is organic material placed on the soil’s surface around trees and plants to enhance their growing conditions. Mulch helps maintain soil temperature and moisture, reduce water loss from soil, reduce weed competition, improve soil structure, and give landscapes a clean appearance. Often overlooked, spreading mulch around your trees is one of the easiest and most beneficial techniques that can have great impact on the health and vitality of your trees. | Community, Community Planner, Educator, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner, Student | |
Public Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal | A consistent, comparable set of scientific results to be used as a foundation for wildfire mitigation and prevention planning in the Southern states | Community Planner, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner | External Website |
RX Burn Trailer Flyer | A trailer containing tools which supplement and assist landowners in conducting safe prescribed burning is now available for rent through the Georgia Forestry Commission. The West Central Georgia Forest Landowners Association initiated the idea to provide local forestland managers with professional equipment needed to conduct safer and more efficient prescribed burns. The trailer and tools are also used at training events for private landowners. | Landowner | |
Safety First For Landowners Burning Debris | This video provides helpful tips for safely burning debris. | Homeowner, Landowner | Video |
Selling Your Timber (Webinar – .wmv file) | Community, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner | Video | |
Sirex Woodwasp – U.S. Forest Service | Landowner | ||
Smoke Management Plan | Georgia’s basic procedures and requirements for managing smoke from prescribed burns | Homeowner, Landowner | |
Southern Pine Bark Beetle Brochure | Landowner | ||
Southern Pine Bark Beetle Brochure (2013) | Overview information regarding pine bark beetles. | Landowner | |
Southern Pine Bark Beetle Coloring Book | Landowner | ||
Southern Pine Beetle – Biology, Prevention, and Restoration | Landowner | ||
Southern Pine Beetle County Hazard Rating Maps | Landowner | ||
Southern Regional Extension Forestry – Hemlock Woolly Adelgid | Overview info and resource documents for the hemlock woolly adelgid, originally from Asia, which was first discovered in the eastern U.S. in the 1950’s. It has since spread throughout the range of hemlock in the East, and caused extensive mortality of mature hemlock – especially in the Appalachian Mountains. | Landowner | External Website |
Storm Mitigation Template | Community Forest Storm Mitigation Plan for Georgia Communities Template | Community, Homeowner, Landowner | |
Storm Mitigation Workbook | Community Forest Storm Mitigation Planning for Georgia Communities Workbook | Community, Homeowner, Landowner | |
SuddenOakDeath.org | The information below provides both quick answers to general questions about Sudden Oak Death, as well as more in-depth information. | Landowner | |
Tax Tips for Forest Landowners | This is a collection of documents published by the Forest Service. It includes previous versions of the “Annual Tax Tips for Forest Landowners” as well as other publications related to the tax treatment of timber and timberland. | Landowner | External Website |
Timber Security Law Fact Sheet | Overview of enforceable laws for harvesting of timber and forest resources in the state of Georgia | Community Planner, GFC Partners, GFC Staff, Homeowner, Landowner | |
Timber Tax Credit program | More information about the Timber Tax Credit program from the Department of Revenue. | Landowner | External Website |
Trees & Storm Safety | During a storm, trees are at risk and can cause significant damage to infrastructure and personal property. A storm mitigation plan keeps citizens safe and protects valuable urban forest canopy in the event of a natural disaster. | Landowner | Page on GFC Website |
U.S. Forest Service – Hemlock Woolly Adelgid | Overview information for management of HWA invasive insects | Landowner | External Website |
UGA’s Rock Eagle | County: Putnam County | Community, GFC Partners, Landowner | |
USDA Forest Service – Cooperative Forestry | The Cooperative Forestry unit of the USDA Forest Service works closely with partners to enhance and maintain forests across watersheds and ecosystems, both on private and public land, for the benefits they provide to the American people. | Landowner | External Website |
Weather Conditions within a 24 hour period | If you would like to see the current weather conditions within a 24 hour period for the Co-Op Area (Oakland Station – North Marion County), please click this link. | Landowner | External Website, Page on GFC Website |
Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal | Tool to provide a consistent, comparable set of scientific results to be used as a foundation for wildfire mitigation and prevention planning | Homeowner, Landowner | External Website |
YHC – Hemlock Project | The Young Harris College (YHC) Hemlock Proiect is a volunteer effort of community members and students to help raise Sasajiscymnus tsugae, a tiny ladybird beetle that is one of the few natural predators of the HWA. The organization works in conjunction with the Forest Service and GFC to decide where to release the adult beetles. | Landowner | External Website |