Grant Program Funds Tree Plantings
…partnerships, establish and build new ones, and create relationships between a community and its local Georgia Forestry Commission personnel and resources. To learn more about this program, go to https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/georgia-releaf-grant-program/….
Timber Products
Here are some interesting facts about some of the many products that come from Georgia’s trees: Timber Products Pulpwood for paper, saw timber lumber, poles, and veneer logs are valuable…
Ecosystem Services
…benefits to society. These public goods provide the basis for sustainable economies, communities, and livelihoods, but have no recognized economic value in the marketplace. The vital contributions of ecosystem services…
Green Cities: Crime & Public Safety
This briefing summarizes the research findings on the relationship between urban vegetation and crimes, aggressive behavior, and safety.
Hurricane Michael – Georgia Timber Tax Program
Presentation from Scott Griffin, GFC’s Forest Management Chief.
Georgia Pulpwood Production Fact Sheet – 2021
This fact sheet is adapted from Southern Pulpwood Production, 2021. The full report presents the findings of a 100 percent canvass of pulp mills that drew roundwood or wood residues from the 13 Southern States during 2021
Estate Planning for Forest Landowners: What will become of your timberland?
The purpose of this book is to provide guidelines and assistance to nonindustrial private forest owners and the legal, tax, financial, insurance, and forestry professionals who serve them on the application of estate planning techniques to forest properties.
How to Hire a Tree Service
Helpful suggestions for finding a tree service and avoiding many of the pitfalls involved
2024 Georgia Pine Sawmills Producing Mechanical and Stress Rated Lumber
During a previous survey of the primary wood-using industries in Georgia, the following companies reported to GFC personnel that their listed sawmills used mechanical grading systems. Please note that not all mills responded to this question and there may be other Georgia mills that utilize mechanical lumber grading. Final determination will depend upon individual contact with the mills.
