Forest Action Plan – GA Statewide Assessment of Forest Resources (2015)

Georgia’s 24 million acres of forest land are a rich and renewable resource that provide a myriad of benefits to citizens across the state. This updated Statewide Assessment of Forest Resources addresses the conditions and issues at hand today, and prioritize concerns for the near and distant future.

Forest Debris Management Program Practices

View acceptable debris management practices include chipping, grinding, root raking, piling, windrowing, pile burning, or other cost-effective methods to manage storm damage debris.

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Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP)

…carbon sequestration. Forestry Practices Covered Practices that enhance or increase habitat for threatened and endangered species. Pay Rate:A 10-year restoration cost-share agreement; for which the landowner may receive 50% of…

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…

STEM & Forestry

…standards. Activities and resources are designed to support and enhance lessons with hands-on experiences that connect children to nature. Discover ways to engage youth in science, technology, engineering, and math…

Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service

…all the services we offer our customers statewide, and this evaluation showed the exceptionally high performance of employees in our Warren-McDuffie Unit,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “From…

Forest Agency Strengthens Regional Focus

…resource information and schedule services. “Each of our new region managers bring varied experience and fresh enthusiasm to the GFC mission,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “As we…

“Good Fires” Take Center Stage at Upcoming Virtual Meeting

…habitat for wildlife, reduces fuel loads and lowers the risk of wildfire smoke impacts on our communities.” Wildlife Resources Division Fire Safety Officer Shan Cammack, a long-time steering committee member…