Lumber Boom Not Benefitting Southern Forest Owners – So What Now?
…to provide these groups with less constricting, short-term contracts. In some cases, these groups are offering landowners carbon offset contracts for an average on $10-$15 per metric ton. To find…
Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share Program (SPB)
…of the documented, actual cost. There is a limit of $10,000 per landowner for all practices. Prevention practices offered– non-commercial thinning of loblolly/shortleaf pine stands ($70/acre), the release of loblolly/shortleaf…
Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program
The Georgia Tree Council (GTC) and the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC), in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service, announce the Georgia ReLeaf program. This program makes funding available to municipalities,…
Public Invited to Meeting About Climate Change and Carbon Storage
…session will also be offered online at GaTrees.org. “The state is taking new steps to meet challenges created by increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere,” said Georgia Forestry…
Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021
…of the routes through the North GA mountains will yield beautiful color this week. Richard Russell Parkway is always a crowd favorite. State parks like Vogel offer some great opportunities…
Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia
…The GFC offers limited trailer delivery and pick-up through grant funding, which will only continue if funding is sustained. You can always pick up and return the trailer to your…
Certified Burners Early Permit System
…Account Tutorial How to Enter a New Permit Request Tutorial Local Business Testimonial Private Landowner and Certified Burner Testimonial Basics of Prescribed Burning Video Becoming a Certified Burner GFC offers…
GFC Launches Certified Burners’ Online Permit System
…burns that no longer require a permit. Specialized training is required to become a certified burner in Georgia. The GFC offers classes and resources that allow individuals to become certified….
Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp
…professionals in the field of forestry supporting the curriculum of the camp, campers are exposed to an incredible variety of what the field of forestry has to offer as a…
Seedling Webstore is Open for Business!
…already sold out. One new hardwood we’re offering this year is black walnut. We have a limited supply available and are expecting them to sell quickly, too. Our popular Pollinator…
