Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…nursery stock each year. The Georgia Forestry Commission samples native vegetation surrounding these nursery sites as well as from forested areas throughout the state and to date, no native plants…
Georgia’s Burn Notification System Changes – Coming Soon!
…1-September 30 continue to be in effect. Changes to 12-6-90 include specific requirements of those intending to burn outdoors. A Georgia Forestry Commission communication campaign is informing landowners of these…
Smokey Bear Website
Visit the official Smokey Bear website for all types of resources on how to prevent wildfires, safe camp fires, and learn about the history of Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention campaign.
Timber Harvest Notifications Website
The purpose of this website is to provide a state-wide timber harvest notification platform for the report of timber harvests to Georgia’s counties or municipalities.
Ask for Wood Website
This is a link to Ask for Wood which is part of the Keeping Forests Initiative. The website contains a lot of facts on wood, it’s properties, environmental benefits, etc.
Taxes & Estate Planning
…administers the Internal Revenue Code enacted by Congress. External Website National Timber Tax Website A reference source for timberland landowners; also for accountants, attorneys, consulting foresters and other professionals who…
Georgia Forestry Commission Wildfire Prevention Leader Earns Prestigious Award
…and education team members who have served on countless assignments in Georgia and across the nation.” Wiles was commended for utilizing a myriad of communication tools while leading fire prevention…
Georgia Forestry Commission offering help to landowners following Michael
The Georgia Forestry Commission is helping Georgia’s landowners get back on their feet following Hurricane Michael. Aid approved by the Georgia Legislature in November includes $20 million for debris cleanup…
Howard E. Bennett Museum
…by the Georgia Forestry Commission and located in Milledgeville, Georgia. Construction labor for the cabin was provided by Georgia Forestry Commission personnel. A group of individuals, public entities, and private…
