Forest Access Road and Firebreak Restoration Project: Hurricane Michael Relief Package
…to implement HB 4EX. Private forest landowners within the 28 county designated area* impacted by Hurricane Michael are eligible to be considered for debris removal, repair and restoration of pre-existing…
Wildlife Incentives for Nongame and Game Species (Project WINGS)
Eligibility Landowners, leaseholders, hunting clubs, wildlife organizations, government entities, and others committed to managing right-of-ways for wildlife are eligible. Eligible right-of-ways include: Georgia Power, Georgia Transmission, MEAG Power, Savannah Electric,…
Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP)
Eligibility County Farm Service Agency (FSA) committees determine land eligibility using on-site damage inspections that assess the type and extent of damage. To be eligible for EFRP, NIPF land must:…
Resources
…for a Forest Legacy Program in Georgia; identifies and delineates the boundaries of forest areas meeting the eligibility requirements for designation as Forest Legacy Areas; and provides details of recommended…
Conservation Woodland Program
…aesthetics, and wildfire prevention. Let’s Get Started! CUVA Information Certain properties, including agricultural lands, forestlands, and environmentally sensitive areas, may be eligible for reduced property tax rates through Conservation Use…
Burn Permits and Notifications
Under Senate Bill 119, GA code section 12-6-90 was changed to eliminate the need to notify the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) by the person, firm, corporation, or association who intends…
One Tree Planted – Reforestation Program
Program Overview One Tree Planted is providing funding to assist private landowners in North Georgia with reforestation expenses. The funds will reimburse approved landowners $100/acre on eligible reforestation practices. Signup…
Free Prescribed Fire Class for Select Applicants
Forest landowners in Mitchell, Grady, and Decatur Counties are eligible for a free prescribed fire certification class, April 17-18, 2019, in Moultrie, Georgia. Training will be held at Southern Regional…
Help at Hand for Michael-Struck GA Landowners
…Hurricane Michael are eligible for the Forest Debris Management Program (FDMP). The sign-up period runs from January 14, 2019 to February 11, 2019, and applications can be downloaded on the…
Certified Burner Reciprocal Agreement
…southern states to apply to become certified burners in Georgia. Who is Eligible? Certified burners from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and…
