Resources
…Green Cities: Crime & Public Safety This briefing summarizes the research findings on the relationship between urban vegetation and crimes, aggressive behavior, and safety. Benefits of Trees, Ecosystem Services, Learn…
GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…Department of Education, Joseph P. Jones Ecological Center and Tall Timbers). Agency Management Prepare and present agency budget for state general funds. Supervise senior staff to include administration, human resources,…
New Rules in Effect as North Georgia Burn Ban is Lifted
…planning to conduct burning be acutely aware of local weather conditions prior to igniting their burn,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Chief of Protection Frank Sorrells. “Local wind speed and direction,…
Connecting with the next Generation of Passionate Professionals
…forestry and want to intern with our agency. Twenty-year old Brady Kalessa joined those ranks as a Forest Management intern in May of 2021. The rising University of Georgia senior…
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
…for similar water quality purposes. The producer must have owned or operated the land for at least 12 months prior to close of the CRP sign-up period, unless: the new…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…and the tools used to determine and predict fire behavior. We transitioned to practical applications at night, which was the best part because we were able to use what we…
GFC Seedling Sales Open!
…superior form and is disease resistant. Longleaf pine and Virginia pine are also offered. All of these GFC seedlings are adapted to Georgia’s unique climate and soils. They’ve been cultured…
Pine Bark Beetles in Georgia
…that tend to suffer less mortality during these outbreak periods. Aerial view of SPB damageThe behavior and potential impact of these different types of pine bark beetles differ from one…
Timber Buyers Directory
…Lumber Company David Brantley Title: Senior Forester Wadley, GA 30477 Phone 1: 4782521010 Phone 2: 4784941560 Fax: 4782521364 david@battlelumberco.com Battle Lumber Company Drew Battle Title: Area Forester Wadley, GA 30477…
Taxes & Estate Planning
…eligible for the reforestation deduction and amortization election. Basic Steps of Estate Planning Planning your estate prior to your (or your spouse’s) death is optional. A plan prepared by you…
