Trees & Storm Safety

During a storm, trees are at risk and can cause significant damage to infrastructure and personal property. A storm mitigation plan keeps citizens safe and protects valuable urban forest canopy in the event of a natural disaster.

TimberMart South

Timber and timberland market data, with analysis on current and historic trends and events.

VERRA – Verified Carbon Standard

Verra develops and manages standards that help countries, the private sector and civil society achieve their sustainable development and climate action goals.

Longleaf Pine Conservation Reserve Initiative

The Longleaf Pine Initiative restores and enhances longleaf pine ecosystems. The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) provides farmers and landowners with initiatives like this to achieve many farming and conservation goals.

County Extension Offices

Connecting with your Extension County Office can keep you up to date with events, programs, and services just for you.

Report Card for Georgia’s Forestland Released

…our trees are an economic powerhouse,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “As they silently filter our water and clean our air, they’re working hard to give us thousands…

Forest Industry Continues to Boost Georgia’s Economy

A new report shows Georgia’s forest industry continues to deliver strong results for the state’s economy. According to a Georgia Forestry Commission report provided by the Georgia Institute of Technology’s…

Taxes & Estate Planning

…and measured also qualifies for capital gains treatment under the provisions of Section 631 of the Internal Revenue Code and are commonly referred to as pay-as-you-cut or unit price sales….

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.

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia Fact Sheet

HWA is a serious pest of hemlock trees in Georgia. The aphid-like insect feeds on eastern and Carolina hemlock trees, eventually resulting in tree mortality. The very existence of the eastern and Carolina hemlock species is greatly threatened by HWA.