Georgia Forestry Commission offering help to landowners following Michael
The Georgia Forestry Commission is helping Georgia’s landowners get back on their feet following Hurricane Michael. Aid approved by the Georgia Legislature in November includes $20 million for debris cleanup…
Forest Access Road and Firebreak Restoration Project: Hurricane Michael Relief Package
…agencies and local governments in areas heaviest impacted by Hurricane Michael, and HB 4EX, which creates a tax credit for timber growers in the 28 counties included in the disaster…
2022 Economic Benefits of the Forestry Industry in Georgia
Georgia’s forest industry has many components, which interact with all other sectors of the economy in complex ways. The purposes of this analysis are to: (1) quantify the level of economic activity conducted by the components of the forest industry, (2) estimate economic activity supported in all Georgia sectors by the industry’s activities, (3) compare the level of activity in the forest industry with other industries, and (4) quantify the economic activity of forest industry sectors within each of the 12 regional commissions in Georgia.
Hurricane Michael – Timber Tax Credit Program Press Release
In November of 2018, the Georgia General Assembly enacted House Bill 4EX. This bill allows eligible taxpayers to apply for a Timber Tax Credit to assist in offsetting the substantial economic losses incurred during Hurricane Michael.
Hurricane Michael – Georgia Timber Tax Program – General Eligibility Requirements
In November of 2018, the Georgia General Assembly enacted House Bill 4EX. This bill allows eligible taxpayers to apply for a Timber Tax Credit to assist in offsetting the substantial economic losses incurred during Hurricane Michael. This document outlines general eligibility requirements and guidelines.
Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
…Forests: A Resource for All Generations ECONOMIC IMPACT As the top forestry state in the nation, Georgia’s trees are an economic powerhouse. The industry generated more than $36 billion and…
Hurricane Michael – Georgia Timber Tax Credit: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about Hurricane Michael tax credit and who is eligible.
Hurricane Michael – FEMA Disaster Map
Map of counties in Georgia declared disaster areas for FEMA assistance following Hurricane Michael.
Hurricane Michael – Map of 28 GA Counties in declared state of emergency
Map of counties declared to be in a state of emergency following Hurricane Michael.
Hurricane Michael – Resources for Impacted Forest Landowners
Press release about resource available to landowners impacted by Hurricane Michael.