Georgia Forestry Commission Director Named by Governor Kemp
Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Georgia forestry veteran Timothy M. Lowrimore to serve as state forester and director of the Georgia Forestry Commission. Following a swearing-in ceremony on December 21…
Student Resources
…Commission documents all known cogongrass infestations.Invasive Species: Any plant or animal that has been introduced and aggressively competes with and displaces local native communities; normally having no native enemies to…
Social & Cultural
…outdoor spaces with natural landscapes than in comparable plant-less spaces. Individuals and groups within communities with strong social cohesion and social capital experience many positive benefits. Helpful Resources Review studies,…
Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
…state tax base, with $977 million in gross tax revenue. Georgia’s urban and community forestry companies generated an additional $4 billion of economic activity in 2017. Strong markets for forest…
Pre-Suppression Firebreaks
…firebreaks be two times the width of the expected height of the flames. GFC provides the service of plowing pre-suppression firebreaks to landowners. Plowing is scheduled on a first come,…
Taxes & Estate Planning
…and measured also qualifies for capital gains treatment under the provisions of Section 631 of the Internal Revenue Code and are commonly referred to as pay-as-you-cut or unit price sales….
Carpenter Ants and Trees
Carpenter ants are common in log houses and other wooden structures. These insects are primarily a nuisance, and are not likely to cause serious damage quickly.
Pine Bark Beetles in Georgia
…to the odor produced by wind-thrown trees and trees damaged or killed by nature or man. Living pine trees are infested when stressed by: drought, age, tree competition in overcrowded…
Think safety before starting a burn.
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021
…with meadows are enhanced with the addition of a full bloom of asters, golden rods, wild sunflowers, and bright red sumac. A combination of this and a hint of color…
