Hurricane Michael – Farm Recovery Block Grants
The Georgia Department of Agriculture will accept online applications for the $347 million in block grant funds beginning March 18, 2020. Georgia farmers and forest landowners in 95 eligible counties, who suffered losses to beef, dairy, fruit and vegetable, pecan, poultry, timber, and uninsured infrastructure can enroll. The federal block grants seek to help recover losses not covered under existing USDA Farm Service Agency programs. Only online applications will be accepted. All applications must be completed and submitted by April 8, 2020.
Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia
…and the USFS, Georgia deploys traps across the state every year to detect the presence of the moth. Although the threat is always present, there are no known infestations currently…
SuddenOakDeath.org
The information below provides both quick answers to general questions about Sudden Oak Death, as well as more in-depth information.
How Many Trees Should I Plant?
The density of an initial planting of trees or plants depends upon both the species and objectives of the landowner. This table offers guidelines for the most tree planting densities.
GFC and COVID-19
…staff. Like you, we are following all public health guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. That involves a number of measures that impact GFC operations, for now. All…
Forestry Considered Critical Workforce Under “Shelter in Place” Executive Order
…from the Governor’s Office makes clear that forestry workers are included as a critical workforce under the guidance from the Department of Homeland Security. This statewide order supersedes and replaces…
GFC and COVID-19: 5/21/20 Update
…with Governor Brian Kemp’s most recent Executive Order. The directive stipulates that our agency follows guidance from the Department of Administrative Services for the reopening of state offices. It is…
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.
Virtual Meeting Brings Together Prescribed Fire Proponents
…agenda supports those goals. A number of organizations have partnered to bring together speakers and topics that further prescribed fire knowledge for practitioners and affiliated community and environmental advocates. Key…
Georgia Census 2020
…of dollars in federal funds are distributed. The #census is used to calculate the number of representatives each state has in Congress and how much money is allotted to public…