Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program

…program objectives. Maximum grant award is $15,000. For complete grant guidelines and to submit an application, please visit the Georgia ReLeaf page on the Georgia Tree Council’s website. The 2024…

Community Forestry Assistance

…forestry programs, and promote the care of trees in communities throughout Georgia with emphasis on disadvantaged communities. In partnership with the Georgia Tree Council, the Georgia ReLeaf grant program offers…

Cogongrass in Georgia

…of cogongrass is the fluffy white seed heads that are produced in the spring (March-June) immediately following grass “green-up.” Cogongrass is the only warm season grass that produces cotton-like seeds…

Wildfire Risk Reduction Grants Available

…midnight on October 31, 2023. More information about the grant can be found by visiting https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/fire/grants. Direct inquiries may be made to aenglish@gfc.state.ga.us or (478)-832-9298. For information about services of…

Timber Buyers Directory

…2: 912-276-2980 Fax: 912-496-4074 jvgowen@windstream.net Graham Logging Inc Keith Graham Title: Owner Baxley, GA 31539 Phone 1: 912-367-7022 Phone 2: Fax: gramlog@altamaha.net Grandy Creek Timber Company Dean McNure Title: Forester…

Hurricane Michael – Farm Recovery Block Grants

The Georgia Department of Agriculture will accept online applications for the $347 million in block grant funds beginning March 18, 2020. Georgia farmers and forest landowners in 95 eligible counties, who suffered losses to beef, dairy, fruit and vegetable, pecan, poultry, timber, and uninsured infrastructure can enroll. The federal block grants seek to help recover losses not covered under existing USDA Farm Service Agency programs. Only online applications will be accepted. All applications must be completed and submitted by April 8, 2020.

Rural Fire Defense Program

GFC has operated a Rural Fire Defense (RFD) Lease Program since 1975. The program enables volunteer fire departments to respond more effectively to structural, forest, and grass fires. It also…