Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
…were directed to a tax relief program for forest landowners as well as cleanup efforts and heavy firefighting equipment. Landowners are required to reforest their land in order to be…
Georgia Wood-Using Industries Directory
…GA 31643 OSB Species: yellow pine Products:oriented strand board By-Products:bark, sawdust Phone: 229-263-9406 Email:creid@langboard.com Website: www.langboard.com Langboard MDF Physical Address: 548 Langboard Road Willacoochee, GA 31650 County: Atkinson Mill Size:…
Water Quality & BMPs
Landowners can help prevent or minimize impacts to Georgia’s water systems by planning ahead for Best Management Practices (BMPs) with any forestry operations, and developing a Forest Management Plan. This…
FAQs
Timber Sales What are my options for selling timber? A successful timber sale is well-planned and will maximize income to the owner while minimizing adverse impact on the land. It…
Forest Legacy & Conservation Easements
The majority of Georgia’s productive forest lands are in private ownership, but these private landowners are facing increased pressure to convert their forest lands to other uses. Georgia has identified…
Storm Mitigation Planning
…include foresters, natural resource planners, landscape architects, city officials and public works employees. (ISA credit not available) External Website Emergency Response Plan for Community Officials An effective storm plan will…
State Managed Forests
…right. Forest Management The Forest is managed using guidelines from the Dawson Forest Stewardship Management Plan. This Plan designates practices to be applied to each forest stand for the next…
Five-Year Plan
…ecosystems for all of Georgia’s communities. Goals of the Five Year Plan STRATEGIC GOAL 1: Promote tree canopy and longevity at the landscape scale through the green infrastructure approach. STRATEGIC…
Invasive Plant Control Program
…include Non-native privet, Chinaberry, Japanese climbing fern and Chinese tallowtree (pictured above). We encourage landowners to join our efforts. Private, non-industrial landowners* who own at least 10 acres of forested…
Prescribed Burn
A prescribed burn plan is important for a safe and successful prescribed burn. A written burn plan includes the prescription for the stand and outlines the objectives for the burn….
