Special Team Dispatched to Spread Fire Safety Alerts
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…consolidate efforts. Georgia continues to have a coordinated sudden oak death program and communication with all partners remains a priority, and survey efforts are coordinated. A proactive plan was implemented…
Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
…boast world class recreational and cultural experiences. Key to this way of life is the state’s robust forest industry, which supports our economy, natural resources and recreational opportunities. In addition…
PLT and Me!
…badges. After eating our sack lunches, we spent the afternoon rotating among stations: arts and crafts, sports and games, and Project Learning Tree. I remember looking at tree cookies –…
Timber Buyers Directory
…Ricky Boring Logging Ricky Boring Title: Owner Ellijay, GA 30540 Phone 1: 706-889-7700 Phone 2: Fax: Roberts Timber Co. Inc William Mark Roberts Title: President Gray, GA 31032 Phone 1:…
Careers
…in the suppression of wildfires Prepare reports, including measuring and computing acreage Assist landowners in control burns and plow pre-suppression breaks Use appropriate equipment including hand tools and bull dozers…
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…
Forest Services Contractors
Search by Company Name, Contact Info, Service Area or Specific Services , , Office Phone: Mobile Phone: Fax: RxBurner? No Pesticide Applicator? No Bulldozing Burning For Site Prep Burning For…
Georgia’s Forest Action Plan
…Protection Plan and the Southern Wildfire Risk Assessment. This allowed seamless integration with existing statewide efforts already underway in Georgia. GFC contracted with the University of Georgia to develop geospatial…
How Foresters, Loggers, Forest Owners and the Forest Industry Became Champions for Clean Water
…and reduce barriers to application. This often includes efforts like logger training and certification programs, preharvest planning advice, property tax incentives, equipment loan programs and helping develop forest management plans….
