Burn Permits and Notifications

…clearing of an area for the purpose of establishing a small garden spot or land clearing is considered a land type change. These are subject to the EPD land clearing…

Timber Sales & Harvest Advice

…Product Sales Agreement (SAMPLE ONLY) This is an example of a contract agreement for the sale of timber or forest products. It is meant for informational purposes and is a…

Forest Certification

There are several benefits to pursing certification, including: Some Georgia forest product companies show a preference for purchasing certified timber. Regions with more certified forestland attract new industries that require…

Conservation Woodland Program

…for a wide variety of management purposes: timber, forest health, invasive species control, riparian habitat, tree identification, wildlife management and habitat, pollinators, growing vegetables, fruit, and mushrooms, creating your biochar,…

Carbon Registry

2024 Georgia Carbon Registry Amendment The purpose of the amendment to the Georgia Carbon Registry is to promote the use of building products used in construction in Georgia that sequester…

Forest Health

…pests and diseases, campers visiting Georgia are asked to leave their firewood at home and purchase local wood. All Georgia State Parks have firewood available for purchase. If the wood…

Forest Legacy & Conservation Easements

…the Forest Legacy Program through a grant from the USDA Forest Service State and Private Forestry branch. For the purchase of easements or land, grants are awarded on a competitive…

Five-Year Plan

The purpose of the Five-Year Plan for Georgia’s Urban and Community Forests is to: provide strategic direction for urban and community forest programs coordinate statewide efforts to value, conserve, manage…

Georgia Arbor Day

…a small registration fee and use the money to purchase trees for the participants, or buy one tree to plant on public property in honor of those attending the classes….