New Website Improves the Timber Harvest Notification Process in Georgia
…several Georgia counties. “The system needs to work for everyone,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Forests Management Chief Scott Griffin. “What we and our partners have developed in the pilot phase…
Special Team Dispatched to Spread Fire Safety Alerts
…said Wiles. “It’s been brutally hot, we haven’t had any rain, and tinder-like conditions are right outside our back doors. Be extra careful with outdoor grills, chains dragging from vehicles,…
Timber Buyers Directory
…2: 888-576-0808 Fax: 229-219-2352 Southwind Timber John Hadley Title: Quitman, GA 31643 Phone 1: 229-263-5149 Phone 2: Fax: 229-263-6833 hadleyenterprise@aol.com Stansell Logging Joe Stansell Title: Owner Griffin, GA 30224 Phone…
Hurricane Michael Recovery Assistance
…Timber Tax Program Presentation from Scott Griffin, GFC’s Forest Management Chief. PDF Hurricane Michael – Georgia Timber Tax Program – General Eligibility Requirements In November of 2018, the Georgia General…
Georgia’s Forest Action Plan
…included Dr. Jon Ambrose, Constance Buford, Joe Burgess, Scott Thackston, Devon Dartnell, David Dickinson, Frank Sorrells, Ken Parker, Gary White, Scott Griffin, Josh Love, Joan Scales, Jim Ozier, Dru Preston,…
Local Forester Named GFC 2020 Forester of the Year
…Martin went far above and beyond the call of duty this year,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Management Chief Scott Griffin. “In addition to his regular duties as a GFC…
Outstanding Employees Honored at Georgia Forestry Commission
…deserve recognition,” said Georgia Forest Management Chief Scott Griffin. “Forest Health, Sustainable Community Forestry, Water Quality, Forest Inventory & Analysis, Forest Stewardship, Utilization & Marketing, and five regional teams. Each…
Connecting with the next Generation of Passionate Professionals
…by working on his farm. He enjoys hunting and fishing and is an accomplished wood worker. From custom furniture and cutting boards to jewelry, bowls, decorative items, revolver grips, and…
2020 – Georgia Statewide Forest Resources Strategy
Georgia’s original Forest Action Plan was produced with contributions from many program leaders of the Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Forest Service. Content contributors included Dr. Jon Ambrose, Constance Buford, Joe Burgess, Scott Thackston, Devon Dartnell, David Dickinson, Frank Sorrells, Ken Parker, Gary White, Scott Griffin, Josh Love, Joan Scales, Jim Ozier, Dru Preston, Dick Rightmyer, Buford Sanders and Risher Willard. Liz Kramer, University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences contractor, conducted the GIS analyses. Final document design and production was accomplished by Wendy Burnett, Kassie Keck and Stasia Kelly. Development and publication of this document was assisted by a grant from the National Association of State Foresters.
Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia – Forest Management Team of the Year
…John Traylor. “Team leader Ryan Phillips is commended for working diligently to expand and capture cost-share opportunities,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Management Chief Scott Griffin. “And all of these…
