The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire
…forest is the perfect setting for that support, and when people live within or near this perfect environment for fire, the risk of loss is considerable. The Firewise USA program…
SPECIAL ONLINE EVENT FOR SMOKEY BEAR’S BIRTHDAY
…Smokey’s 80th birthday on August 9, the Georgia Forestry Commission is hosting a 10 AM Facebook Live reading of Smokey’s popular book, “Smokey Bear Story.” The book chronicles the true…
Leaf Watch Report for October 30th, 2024
…also was a factor in the trees casting leaves more quickly. Lumpkin County – S.R. 60 SUGGESTED SCENIC DRIVE: There is plenty of vivid and outstanding color to be found…
Fire Prevention & Suppression
…and Preventing Forest Fires Early detection is key to effective fire suppression. When a fire emergency occurs, GFC rangers have the equipment and training needed to fight even the toughest…
Forest Certification Programs
…Initiative (SFI) was developed for larger corporate landowners. American Tree Farm (ATF) provides a certification system for non-industrial landowners who have smaller holdings. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has membership concentrated…
Wood-Using Industries
Wood-Using Industries Directory Browse or search the directory or use the Interactive Map of Wood-Using Industries in Georgia. Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type Timber Buyers Directory This list is made up…
Forest Certification
…timberland. Many Georgia landowners participate in one of the following forest certification programs. Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) was developed for larger corporate landowners. American Tree Farm (ATF) provides a certification…
Timber Sales & Harvest Advice
…by tract and timber characteristics. Tract characteristics that drive value to pricing include the tract’s operability, topography and access. Tracts that can be logged in wet conditions often demand a…
Learn, Plan, Act
A Common Goal – Better Land Management The two organizations joined together to create this initiative because 89 percent of the south’s woodlands are privately owned, but only a small…
