2019 Georgia’s Best Management Practices for Forestry Manual

The purpose of this manual is to inform landowners, foresters, timber buyers, loggers, site preparation and reforestation contractors, and others involved with silvicultural operations about common-sense, economical and effective practices to minimize non-point source pollution (soil erosion and stream sedimentation) and thermal pollution. These minimum practices are called BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES and are commonly referred to as BMPs.

Area Timber Thefts Yield Arrest and More Investigation

…oak species. The timber has an estimated value of $2,700, with its value as firewood estimated at $7,600. “This is the first arrest related to firewood theft,” said Clavier, “and…