Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature
…in the protection and conservation of Georgia’s forest resources, the teams were commended for their willingness to assist in storm recovery efforts and the pride they possess in their jobs….
Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature
…in the protection and conservation of Georgia’s forest resources, the teams were commended for their willingness to assist in storm recovery efforts and the pride they possess in their jobs….
Wildfires on the Rise in Georgia
…of escaped fire.” The Georgia Forestry Commission reports 182 wildfires have occurred in the state since May 8, 2019. As temperatures have risen over the last 10 days, so has…
New Online Tool Tracks Georgia Wildfire Activity
…and highly trained personnel to respond to reports of wildfire. Now the public has access to that same information, which translates to greater security for us all.” To try this…
Hurricane Cleanup Time Extended; State Timber Tax Credit Deadline Nears
…acre. To claim the credits, one must apply online through the Georgia Department of Revenue’s Tax Center. For more details, visit Storm Damage. “We appreciate the efforts of forest landowners…
Forest Industry Continues to Boost Georgia’s Economy
…as documented in the “2018 Economic Benefits of Forestry in Georgia” report. “The state’s forest industry supports more than 148,000 jobs in Georgia,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams,…
Girdling Roots in Trees
Healthy roots are the foundation for a long, beautiful relationship with your trees. A girdling root problem starts very early in a tree’s development and can cut short a plant’s life.
Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators
…This includes general advice, cost share, stewardship, water quality, protection work (both fire and forest health) and community outreach efforts. Forest Management Region 2’s numerous achievements impacted 113,000 acres, including…
Hurricane Michael Recovery Assistance
Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type Forest Debris Management Program Performance Form Form to help you gather the appropriate information for Forest Debris Management Program (FDMP) activities. PDF HB 4EX Bill Bill…
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia
…hemlock’s role in the forest. Identification/biology HWA is an aphid-like insect that uses its sucking mouthparts to feed on fluids from hemlock trees. From fall through early summer, they are…
