Ecosystem Services

…often go unrecognized in individual, corporate, and public decision making. When forests and other ecosystems are undervalued, they are more susceptible to development pressures and conversion to non-forest uses. Over…

Nonnative Invasive Plants of Southern Forests

Information on accurate identification and effective control of the 33 plants or groups that are invading the forests of the 13 Southern States at an alarming rate, showing both growing and dormant season traits.

Wildlife Incentives for Nongame and Game Species (Project WINGS)

Eligibility Landowners, leaseholders, hunting clubs, wildlife organizations, government entities, and others committed to managing right-of-ways for wildlife are eligible. Eligible right-of-ways include: Georgia Power, Georgia Transmission, MEAG Power, Savannah Electric,…

Trees Across Georgia (TAG) Grant Program

…underserved. The other source of funding is through non-IRA Community Forestry Assistance funds. These projects do not have to have an exclusive focus on disadvantaged communities but the potential amount…

Carbon Sequestration

…amount of carbon they produce by buying carbon credits from forest landowners. The Georgia Carbon Sequestration Registry is a platform that facilitates these exchanges. The Registry is a non-profit program…

Making the Shade Program

…Requirements Making the Shade Grant Program, funds must be matched equally (dollar for dollar) with non-federal funds. These non-federal funds cannot be used as a match for any other Federal…

Cost Share & Incentive Programs

…GFC and funded by the U.S. Forest Service. Forestry practices include using herbicides (a combination of mechanical and herbicide treatments) to eradicate nonnative, invasive plants. The Invasive Plant Control Program…

Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP)

Purpose The purpose of the Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP) is to promote healthy forests by eliminating nonnative, invasive plants. If left unchecked, lands occupied by these plants become unproductive…