Georgia Forestry Commission Says Now is the Time to Order and Plant Trees
…advanced open pollinated slash pine selections available. An up to date inventory of all seedlings can be found at gaseedlings.org, and a catalog with prices is posted at GaTrees.org. Buyers…
Georgia Forestry Commission Director Named by Governor Kemp
…to promote and protect operations and sustainability initiatives. Lowrimore was a senior account executive at Davis-Garvin Insurance Agency, servicing a national portfolio of forestry business; Resource Manager of Eastern Forest…
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….
Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share Program (SPB)
…accepting applications. This program is administered by the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) with US Forest Service funds. The sign up period will be open through July 5. Click here to…
Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP)
…application and apply. The sign up period will be open through July 5. Additional information can be found on the cost share webpage or by contacting your local GFC forester….
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….
