Open Records Requests

…to conduct the research of an open records request, with no charge for the first quarter hour of employee time expended. Each photocopy will be 10 cents per page. Other…

Cusseta Man Facing Charges of Serial Arson

…Clavier, a joint investigation by the Georgia Forestry Commission, Fort Benning Criminal Investigation Division and the Chattahoochee County Sherriff’s office led to Hudson’s arrest on March 27. If convicted, Hudson…

Searching for the Next “Great American Tree”

…The Lone Hill United Methodist Church National Champion Eastern Redcedar in Coffee County, Georgia. The American Grove is an online community for sharing experiences and knowledge about trees and the…

Destination Ag: Our Family Tree Farm

Literary resources for elementary-level readers providing an entertaining and unique look into Georgia’s agriculture industry and a deeper connection to the food and fiber products importance in our daily lives.

Law Enforcement

…Security Law Fact Sheet Overview of enforceable laws for harvesting of timber and forest resources in the state of Georgia PDF exclamation-circle No resources found- please try another search term….

Vibrant Cities Lab

Case Studies, Research Guides and Tools to help cultivate thriving urban forests that boost public health, safety, sustainability and economic growth.

Pine Beetle – The Urban Problem

Awareness of the location of pine beetle infestations near them and research based information relative to the management options available is the best defense a homeowner can have.

Timber Sales

…Forest Deadline: 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 7th, 2024 Bid Process Contact & Sale Area Contact: Matthew Mrizek, GFC, at 478-283-3881 exclamation-circle No resources found- please try another search term….

Hurricane Michael – Farm Recovery Block Grants

The Georgia Department of Agriculture will accept online applications for the $347 million in block grant funds beginning March 18, 2020. Georgia farmers and forest landowners in 95 eligible counties, who suffered losses to beef, dairy, fruit and vegetable, pecan, poultry, timber, and uninsured infrastructure can enroll. The federal block grants seek to help recover losses not covered under existing USDA Farm Service Agency programs. Only online applications will be accepted. All applications must be completed and submitted by April 8, 2020.

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia

…level, chemical control is the most practical option. HWA causes damage to the tree by feeding on the starch the tree produces. This inhibits the tree’s ability to produce new…