Timber Sales & Harvest Advice
…landowner. It may also be surprising, frustrating and stressful, especially for landowners who conduct timber sales infrequently. Relying on the expertise of a registered consulting forester for help with harvest…
Teacher Conservation Workshop gets an A+
…met, who took the time to help us learn the ins and outs of this industry, were some of the most gracious individuals I’ve ever had the pleasure of speaking…
How Foresters, Loggers, Forest Owners and the Forest Industry Became Champions for Clean Water
…agencies conduct BMP implementation surveys to measure BMP implementation, and how and where BMPs are being used. For these surveys, state technical experts visit forestry sites to observe and report…
Wildfire Prevention
…has a staff meteorologist and provides online assistance with fire weather forecasts and fire safety information. Debris burning is Georgia’s #1 cause of wildfire. Debris burning accounts for over 50…
Kemp Leads Forest Field Day
…methods being used to protect waterways, and enhance wildlife and forest health. A shooting sports demonstration by Elbert County Gun Club underscored the role recreation plays in forest stewardship. Industry…
Meet GFC’s Director: Tim Lowrimore
…stepping toward the future, by embracing new technology, methods and efficiencies, as we build on the expertise and experience gained in the past. Protecting and conserving Georgia’s forest resources through…
Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021
…are exhibiting the best views for color and Richard Russell Scenic Hwy is also still a good drive. ** NEW THIS WEEK: METRO ATLANTA AND OUTLYING COUNTIES: As winter progresses…
Longleaf Pine Forest Establishment Hub
The Forest Stewardship Program is designed to integrate forest management objectives of sustaining quality native timber, native wildlife populations, soil & water resources, aesthetics, & recreation, over a 10-year planning period. This template provides landowners with technical guidance that places near-equal emphasis of these objectives. It prescribes conservation practices to establish new longleaf pine forests using either artificial planting methods or natural regeneration methods.
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…widely known for typical WMA activities but it also offers a large section of the 61.5-mile Silver Comet Trail, which begins in Smyrna in Cobb County and runs all the…
Carbon Sequestration
…used for many different purposes and does not assign dollar value to carbon. Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type 2019 GA Carbon Sequestration Summary Over 1.5 billion metric tons of carbon is…
