Wildfires on the Rise in Georgia
…the frequency of new fires. Over the Memorial Day holiday and weekend, 86 fires started, which have burned 406 acres. Extended operations have been required in 13 of those fires….
Hurricane Cleanup Time Extended; State Timber Tax Credit Deadline Nears
…slammed southwest Georgia on October 10, 2018. Then Governor Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency for 28 Georgia counties hardest hit by the storm, which left behind more than…
Taxes & Estate Planning
…forestry professionals who serve them on the application of estate planning techniques to forest properties. External Website Internal Revenue Service (IRS) The IRS is the nation’s tax collection agency and…
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
The IRS is the nation’s tax collection agency and administers the Internal Revenue Code enacted by Congress.
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.
Timber Buyers Directory
Search by Business Name, Contact Name, City or other information Travis Shepherd Title: Forester Thomasville, GA 31757 Phone 1: 229-224-7859 Phone 2: 229-224-7859 Fax: travis.shepherd@beasleygroup.com B & J Timber Company…
Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators
…coordinating this occasion.” Annually, the Georgia Forestry Commission reviews performance criteria for Forest Management units and Forest Protection areas across the state. Groups whose achievements rank highest are awarded agency…
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.
Georgia’s Forest Action Plan
…Stewardship Coordinating Committee members including: The Nature Conservancy US Forest Service National Wild Turkey Federation Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service The Conservation…
GFC and COVID-19
* 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…
