GFC Centennial
…innate connection to Georgia’s forested land, and to the neighbors they serve – yesterday, today and tomorrow. Looking towards the Future GFC IS EMBRACING… Changing technology to streamline business operations…
Will someone buy my trees
Many homeowners believe that the trees in their landscape have significant economic value for use as lumber or other wood products. These trees, whether pine or hardwood, seem to occupy such a large space in the landscape that it’s difficult to imagine they can’t be used to build houses, furniture or put to some other valuable use. Landowners also hope that this value will help offset the cost of the tree’s removal, which can be very expensive.
March Tornado Timber Damage Totals Nearly $3 Million
…and urban forests were hit hard by this tornado,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “GFC crews were on the ground immediately, clearing debris and helping open access roads….
Georgia Burn Notification Law Changing
…land clearing burning rules and may require the use of an Air Curtain Destructor (ACD), depending on the county in which you live. Click here for GA EPD Open Burning…
Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program
…application period is open May 1 – July 15. *Inflation Reduction Act Subtitle D, Sec. 23003 (a). State and Private Forestry Conservation Programs Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type 1. GA Tree…
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…assembling mass timber and most are in the Pacific Northwest. A mill in Dothan, Alabama, is the South’s only mass timber manufacturer. It opened after the Kendeda Building was underway….
“Good Fires” Take Center Stage at Upcoming Virtual Meeting
…trip around the state, which is a new feature this year!” Registration is open and the agenda can be found at the Georgia Prescribed Fire Council’s newly designed website, which…
National Forest Products Week
…gums, soaps, and detergents. Turpentine is used for paint solvents, varnishes, and even disinfectants and fragrances. In addition, newer technologies have pushed the envelope for the use of wood in…
Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021
…but the lower levels now have some nice color. With a peak change hanging on for the week, we hope for low winds the next week or two. Cooler weather…
Timber Harvest Notifications
…Allows for an incremental bond increase from harvesters who have previously caused damage to county roads and/or rights of way ($10,000 limit.) Narrows scope of when the bond can be…
