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We provide leadership, service, and education to protect and conserve Georgia’s forest resources….
Lumber Boom Not Benefitting Southern Forest Owners – So What Now?
…in the 1980s, now have mature trees that are ready to be harvested for wood products. This added influx of ready-for-harvest trees, on top of an already abundant supply, has…
Management Plans & Advice
There are many reasons why it is helpful to have a forest management plan for your property. Primarily, a forest management plan helps you: Understand and organize the resources on…
Forest Certification Programs
Forest Management Certification Programs Recently, Forisk Consulting group produced a report on the major forest certification standards for the American Consumer Institute. The report describes the certification systems as they…
State Managed Forests
…outcroppings. Visit the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website for information on hunting opportunities and regulations for the Flat Tub WMA located in Region 6. Dawson Forest 10,130 acres…
Firewise USA® Program
In 1985, after the loss of over 1,400 homes in Florida and California fires, the U.S. Forest Service and the NFPA met, and the concept known as the wildland urban…
Doing Business in Georgia
…Georgia Department of Community Affairs provides information on financial assistance services and programs. Local development authorities, cities, counties and private-sector groups can also offer innovative and creative solutions that can…
Georgia Grown
GFC is a Georgia Grown partner. This marketing and economic development program was developed in 2011 by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The No. 1 goal of Georgia Grown is…
Smokey Bear
Smokey Bear programs are available by appointment to groups of 100 or more. Please be aware a Smokey Bear program can be canceled at a last minute notice due to…
