Forestry Continues to Boost State’s Economy
…Commission Director Chuck Williams. “The number of jobs and compensation are up, dollars brought into the state are up, and tax revenue generated for the state was $970 million. Simultaneously,…
Hurricane Cleanup Time Extended; State Timber Tax Credit Deadline Nears
Forest landowners who have been approved for post-Hurricane Michael cleanup assistance through a special state program have been given a bit longer for the work to be completed. The deadline…
Needlecast in Pines
…Brown spot needle blight is caused by the fungal pathogen, Lecanosticta acicula, and is typically associated with longleaf pine seedlings. In longleaf seedlings (during the grass stage), BSNB looks like…
International Leaders Visit a Privately-Held Property in Georgia to Learn About Sustainable Forestry and Community Resiliency
…Longleaf for All Ten international leaders in natural resource management, environmental advocacy, and working with marginalized communities traveled from Atlanta to Southeast Georgia on November 10, 2023, to learn from…
Cost Share & Incentive Programs
Statewide Programs Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share Program (SPB) The purpose of the SPBP is to help landowners implement various silvicultural practices that will prevent (or minimize) impacts of southern…
Think Trees for the Holidays
…tree from one of the state’s many tree farms. The Georgia Forestry Commission maintains a list of growers throughout the state who can supply you and your family with a…
Seedling Webstore is Open for Business!
…haven’t had a chance to look over the selections yet, don’t wait much longer! While more hardwoods are available this season over last, some of the popular hardwood species are…
Forests & Water: A Critical Combination
…personnel can stay abreast of state progress and methods for improvement. The GFC has strong partnerships with several organizations to make these sessions available, including the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, University…
“We follow in the footsteps of great aviators…”: GFC Air Ops Unit in History
…a long career with this agency. It is an agency with a history much longer than my own, and a legacy that I am happy to be a small part…
