GA Forestry Report: April Tornadoes Cause $3 Million+ In Damages
…2020 Tornadoes” was compiled by the Georgia Forestry Commission’s Forest Health Management Group & Sustainable Community Forestry Program. After the National Weather Service confirmed tornado levels from EF-0 to EF-3,…
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…
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…
Dublin Resident to Lead Forest Health for Georgia Forestry Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 11, 2023 The Georgia Forestry Commission has promoted Dublin resident Michael Torbett to the position of Forest Health Coordinator. As part of the Forest Management leadership…
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….
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…for those services, and the products that come out of them, so we can properly compensate the landowner.” Growers are already under the gun. An over-abundance of trees from the…
New School Year – New Tools to Learn About Natural Resources
…much vacation fun as possible, teachers across the state are already preparing to welcome students back for the new school year. We are here to help! Whether it’s within the…
Prescribed Burn
…unit Adjacent landowner Topography Control lines, both existing and constructed Anticipated direction of smoke Smoke sensitive areas We can help! GFC foresters are experienced and trained in writing prescribed burn…
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…
Plan Now, Dodge Bullets Later!
…The Georgia Emergency Management Agency is a partner in this effort and provides many resources to help Georgians be ready for the unexpected: https://gema.georgia.gov/press-releases/2023-08-11/september-national-preparedness-month. The Georgia Forestry Commission responds to…