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.
How Foresters, Loggers, Forest Owners and the Forest Industry Became Champions for Clean Water
…Forestry BMPs? Forestry BMPs provide a science-based operational framework to mitigate sources of potential water pollutants, both effectively and achievably, to a level fitting within defined water quality standards. Redundancy…
Educating future generation of decision-makers and others about the importance of our natural resources
…educational resources that can assist you in integrating forestry and natural resources into your lessons? No matter what grade level or audience you’re working with, we have resources for you….
Christmas Tree Vendor Directory
…Springfield, travel north on Highway 21 through 3 traffic lights. Farm is 1/2 mile on the left. Canaan Firs; Carolina Sapphire; Murray Cypress; Balsan Fir; Blue Spruce; Open Date: 11/24…
Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
…the summer months, when increases in ground level ozone may create health risks. For seven counties that are normally included in the summer burn ban, restrictions will be activated on…
Making the Shade Program
…temperatures on playground equipment Reducing UV radiation which can cause skin cancer Reducing ground-level ozone through cooling Decreasing temperatures Improving air quality, thereby lessening the risk for children with asthma…
Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests
…technology, people travel the globe more now than at any other time in human history. In addition, global commerce is busier than ever with goods being shipped all over the…
Doing Business in Georgia
…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…
PLT and Me!
…the Project Learning Tree educator certification. Leaving that training with a huge book of activities and resources was so incredibly helpful. My county-level 4-H programs were already being taught in-school,…
Fire Prevention Week 2020
…of travel. NFPA Firewise Fact Sheet – Immediate Zone. Mesh Screening on Vents: Mesh screening on your home’s vents helps keep embers out. Vent screening should be 1/8 inch or…
