GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020

…and poplar are showing the most significant changes and are now providing bright and vivid yellows. Black gum and sourwood have continued to turn and are displaying bright and deep…

Will someone buy my trees

Many homeowners believe that the trees in their landscape have significant economic value for use as lumber or other wood products. These trees, whether pine or hardwood, seem to occupy such a large space in the landscape that it’s difficult to imagine they can’t be used to build houses, furniture or put to some other valuable use. Landowners also hope that this value will help offset the cost of the tree’s removal, which can be very expensive.

Reflections on the Big Fire of 2007

…the enclosed cabs Alabama firefighters used were what he needed in Georgia. Since that time, the Georgia legislature has provided funding to GFC for those types of heavy equipment, significantly…

Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share Program (SPB)

…accepting applications. This program is administered by the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) with US Forest Service funds. The sign-up period is currently closed. Additional information can be found on the…

Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP)

…by April 1, 2025. Application Process This program is administered by the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) with US Forest Service funds. The sign-up period is currently closed. Additional information can…

Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)

sign-up, with announced cut-off dates for ranking and funding applications. Applications are evaluated and ranked and producers get credit both for conservation measures they have already implemented and for new…

Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP)

…Application Process: Get more program details To apply: check with the Farm Service Agency at your local USDA Service Center regarding EFRP sign-up periods. ***SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR HURRICANE HELENE APPLICATIONS***…

Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

…Applications are received on a continuous basis with special signup periods for certain initiatives. Get more program details To apply: contact the NRCS office at your local USDA Service Center…

Georgia Burn Notification Law Changing

…we can bring that number down significantly, together.” The Georgia Forestry Commission has launched a communication campaign emphasizing the new changes that must be taken before burning: adequate space between…

Georgia Forestry Commission Helping Fight Western Wildfires

…times of need.” Due to significant wildfire activity in multiple locations, the National Preparedness Level was raised to Level 5 in mid-July by the National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group. Preparedness Levels…