Tree Seedlings
Each year, GFC supplies seedlings to Georgia landowners for reforestation, beautification and wildlife habitat. GFC begins processing orders on July 1 for the following planting season (in Georgia, planting season…
Ecosystem Services
…the past decade, many efforts have been made to place value on ecosystem services and to establish market-based incentives that reward landowners for maintaining and enhancing the ecosystem services that…
Student Resources
…Managing Land for Wildlife Episode seven of our Forest Stewardship Virtual Field Day Video series. The topic of this video is Managing Land for Wildlife. External Website Forest Stewardship Virtual…
Appreciating “Good Fire” in the Forest
…a number of benefits for the land,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “When the forest floor’s litter layer has been reduced, the risk of devastating wildfire is also…
What is my tree worth?
Homeowners often believe that trees in their landscape have economic value for use as lumber or other wood products. The main impediment to selling your landscape trees is the cost of their removal.
Heterobasidion Root Disease (formally Annosum Root Disease) in Georgia
HRD Leaning Tree – USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org Many Georgia landowners with property along, or south of, the fall line (running from Augusta to Columbus) are noticing dead and dying…
Biomass Suppliers Directory
GFC provides this Forest Biomass Suppliers directory to offer information on potential synergies that might be developed with local forest industry businesses and landowners….
2020 Selling Your Timber
Selling timber can be a source of great satisfaction to a landowner. It may also be surprising, frustrating and stressful, especially for landowners who conduct timber sales infrequently. Relying on the expertise of a registered consulting forester for help with harvest planning and timber sales reduces the likelihood that sellers or buyers will be caught off guard – and that helps landowners get the highest return for their timber.
GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…times. While honoring its roots in protection from wildfire and sound land management for wood production and economic return, the GFC is seeking a visionary Director who personifies the mission:…
Choose a LIVE Christmas Tree for 2020!
…can be proud of your support of Georgia’s forest landowners when purchasing live over manufactured. Our state’s 24 million acres of forestland provide each of us with environmental services and…
