Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
…must be: “green certified” by the Tree Farm System, Green Tag, Smart Wood, Forest Stewardship Council, or Sustainable Forestry Initiative; managed according to a written forest management plan or stewardship…
Wildlife Incentives for Nongame and Game Species (Project WINGS)
…and AGL Resources. Forestry Practices Covered Chemical control of exotic plants, planting of annual or perennial plants and encouraging native vegetation through disking or mowing are most common practices. Pay…
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…replaces climate-damaging concrete or steel in the construction of offices and apartments. “Our southern forests have a huge role to play in sequestering carbon in the wood and fiber they…
New Rules in Effect as North Georgia Burn Ban is Lifted
…in July, significant changes were made to the Georgia law requiring burners to notify the Georgia Forestry Commission of their intent to burn outdoor yard debris. Landowners planning to burn…
2020 – Georgia Statewide Forest Resources Strategy
Georgia’s original Forest Action Plan was produced with contributions from many program leaders of the Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Forest Service. Content contributors included Dr. Jon Ambrose, Constance Buford, Joe Burgess, Scott Thackston, Devon Dartnell, David Dickinson, Frank Sorrells, Ken Parker, Gary White, Scott Griffin, Josh Love, Joan Scales, Jim Ozier, Dru Preston, Dick Rightmyer, Buford Sanders and Risher Willard. Liz Kramer, University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences contractor, conducted the GIS analyses. Final document design and production was accomplished by Wendy Burnett, Kassie Keck and Stasia Kelly. Development and publication of this document was assisted by a grant from the National Association of State Foresters.
Georgia Forestry Commission Names Athens Resident ‘Forester of the Year’
…timberland manager for Temple-Inland. Kastle was selected as Forester of the Year for his consistent output of casework, including 265 landowner assists, Forest Stewardship Plans for 2,657 acres, and six…
Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp
…were also in the forestry business, they raised funds, set the curriculum, got volunteers, and set out finding students for the five-day camp. They wanted to create a place where…
Newnan Tornado Recovery – One Year Later
…aid for recovery. The GFC also worked with city and county officials, the Newnan Tree Board, certified arborists, and volunteers from Plant Newnan during a series of special events to…
Wildfire Risk High as July Fourth Holiday Approaches
…Forestry Commission Chief of Protection Frank Sorrells. “As you plan outdoor activities this summer, remember that any kind of spark or ember can be a hazard, especially when they’re near…
Seedling Webstore is Open for Business!
…be long before the leaves start turning and cooler temps bring on the planting season. Be ready! Check out the great selections and place your seedling orders today at gaseedlings.org….
