Certified Tree Professionals

…estimate completed. Ensure that estimates include credentials, written scope of work, and all costs. Compare quotes on the basis of services to be performed and costs for each service. If…

Arson Investigations

…Law Enforcement Department is headquartered at GFC’s central office in Dry Branch, Georgia, located south of Macon. Those who commit arson face stiff penalties under Georgia law. Punishments for convicted…

Prescribed Burn

…is required. To learn more about the basics of Prescribed Burning, please watch this video. The West Central Georgia Prescribed Burn Trailers are available for use as well. Helpful Resources…

Forest Utilization

…of roundwood, all primary wood-using industries in a state are surveyed bi-annually. Primary wood-using industries include pulp mills, sawmills, veneer mills, composite panel mills (osb), and other industrial products mills….

Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)

…a set period of time Continuous signups are not competitive and applications are accepted at any time To apply: contact the Farm Service Agency at your local USDA Service Center…

Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

Eligibility Farmers, ranchers and owners of private, non-industrial forest land that promote agricultural production, forest management and environmental quality. Forestry Practices Covered Prescribed burning, site preparation & tree planting, pre-commercial…

Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021

…as many species are at or surpassing peak. Overall color intensity will likely decrease in the coming week as leaves continue to drop. Species specifics: Dogwood – fading to maroon…

Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022

…these species comprise a small percentage of forest composition outside low-lying areas. However, with the expected precipitation for Wednesday/Thursday, we should see enough rain to take the stress off the…

Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022

…411 (or head North on Hwy 76 into Blue Ridge). North Central GA: Now is the time to make a day trip or weekend getaway to the majestic north Georgia…