Huber “Trees for Georgia” Program
…be delivered as directed on the form. A GFC Forester will visit the site after planting to ensure that the reforestation plan was followed. In the case that the plan…
Lumber Boom Not Benefitting Southern Forest Owners – So What Now?
…to be paid for their trees, is participation in carbon markets. Forest carbon markets are an increasingly popular concept in which businesses like Microsoft, Delta, Alphabet and Disney pay landowners…
Reflections on the Big Fire of 2007
…helicopters and engines delivering water to wildfires. Today, 74 helicopter dip sites are maintained and mapped to support wildfires within three miles of the Okefenokee Swamp Perimeter. Former Georgia Forestry…
GFC Centennial
…and service delivery. Advancements including improved call centers, invoicing systems, electronic records, drones, apps for casework and resource tracking. New products and values from the forest, including mass timber, carbon…
New Report Shows Continued Growth for Forestry in Georgia
…any other manufacturing sector in the state at $3.9 billion. “Georgia’s forest industry has delivered valuable benefits to the state for a long time,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 16, 2020
…Hurricane Delta took down some early-turning yellow poplar leaves however, they were by no means stripped of their foliage and many are still holding both yellows and greens. The progression…
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Forest Agency Strengthens Regional Focus
…the agency’s ‘Moving Forward’ modernization effort, enabling the delivery of more efficient and effective services to Georgians statewide. Landowners will continue to have their local contacts in place to provide…
Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia
…The GFC offers limited trailer delivery and pick-up through grant funding, which will only continue if funding is sustained. You can always pick up and return the trailer to your…
GFC Launches Certified Burners’ Online Permit System
…levels produce more specific data used for emission calculations. These details provide high-quality data that can be used to model air quality and health for communities all the way up…
