Huber “Trees for Georgia” Program
…qualified landowners. Signup period: The signup period ends on August 16, 2024. To apply, complete a Huber “Trees for Georgia” seedling application and return it to the local GFC Forester….
One Tree Planted – Reforestation Program
…minimum of 10 acres for pine plantings · There is a payment limitation of $10,000 per landowner · The tree species selected should be commercial, native, and match the site…
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…for those services, and the products that come out of them, so we can properly compensate the landowner.” Growers are already under the gun. An over-abundance of trees from the…
Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021
…with meadows are enhanced with the addition of a full bloom of asters, golden rods, wild sunflowers, and bright red sumac. A combination of this and a hint of color…
2015 Georgia Harvest and Utilization Study
This resource bulletin describes the principal findings of a harvest and utilization study conducted during the ninth inventory of Georgia’s forest resources. Survey crews sampled and measured trees harvested in a variety of logging operations, and analysts calculated wood volume and percent of wood utilization. Harvest volume data and factors for growing-stock and nongrowing-stock logging residue are described and interpreted.
Forest, Farm, and Homeowners: Address Heirs Property, Unlock Your Wealth, and Mitigate Natural Disasters
…What does it mean to own heirs’ property and why is it a problem? How does estate planning prevent heirs? How do heirs’ property impacts property owners beforehand after natural…
The Season for Giving Thanks
…values its natural resources and those who tend them. I’m thankful for the trust and confidence communities all around our state place in GFC everyday. I hope your Thanksgiving holiday…
The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire
…densely population communities. While living in rural, forested environments is peaceful, it comes with some trade-offs and lessons for homeowners. The areas in which homes are nestled into natural settings…
Waging War on the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid
Waging War on the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid By Brandon Merz, GFC Forest Health Specialist It’s winter in Georgia, and while that means most forest pests are inactive, the hemlock woolly…
2022 Economic Factsheet of the Forest Industry in Georgia Factsheet
Economic activity is measured by output, employment, and compensation generated directly by Georgia’s forest industry.
