Management Plans & Advice
…records and keep track of activities on your property. Communicate with others who use the property or who may be caring for it in the future. Creating a forest management…
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…Georgia Forestry Commission, pollen is a critical part of the Reforestation Department’s mission. Pine pollen plays an important role in the generation of superior trees that are cross-bred for desirable…
Fire Weather
…linked to GFC’s wildfire computer-aided dispatch system and software called FiResponse. It offers current information about Georgia’s reported and active wildfires. Details include: fire location whether a fire is active,…
Conserving Habitat for Georgia’s Wildlife Fact Sheet
Georgia is one of the most biologically diverse states in the nation, and working forests play a big role ensuring healthy wildlife habitats. Download fact sheet to learn more.
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia
…hemlock’s role in the forest. Identification/biology HWA is an aphid-like insect that uses its sucking mouthparts to feed on fluids from hemlock trees. From fall through early summer, they are…
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….
Cogongrass in Georgia
…established due to the tremendous root system that must be completely eliminated. The first step in eradicating cogongrass is educating individuals how to identify the grass. The most recognizable feature…
A Closer Look at Stem Quality of Old-Field Planted Longleaf Pines
GFC worked with the University of Georgia on a longleaf pine stem quality study funded by a grant from the US Forest Service. This study was performed with the primary objective of quantifying the sawtimber and pole potential of longleaf pine trees planted in old-fields/pastures/hay fields. More than 200 landowner sites were
inventoried for stocking, condition and form quality.
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…
