Open Records Requests
Public records are broadly defined to include: documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, computer-based or generated information, data, data fields, or similar material prepared and maintained or received in…
Area Timber Thefts Yield Arrest and More Investigation
…with theft of more than 100 tons of timber on one tract. “Our agency was called in by the Hephzibah Police Department to assist after becoming aware of the thefts,”…
Forestry Education Tools at Hand Through New Websites
…Tree, Project WILD and Project WET. Georgia Teacher Conservation Workshop is co-sponsored by Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center and supported by its fiscal agent the Georgia…
Forestry Commission Plants Special Seedlings in Dawson County
…will be produced for the GFC’s Reforestation Department, which sells a wide variety of pine and hardwoods online and at its Flint River Nursery. Fields said the project was made…
Law Enforcement
…combat arson and enforce Georgia’s forestry burn permit laws, GFC employs law enforcement investigators. They have extensive, specialized training in law enforcement and fire investigation. The Law Enforcement Department is…
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.
Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia
…and the USFS, Georgia deploys traps across the state every year to detect the presence of the moth. Although the threat is always present, there are no known infestations currently…
SuddenOakDeath.org
The information below provides both quick answers to general questions about Sudden Oak Death, as well as more in-depth information.
How Many Trees Should I Plant?
The density of an initial planting of trees or plants depends upon both the species and objectives of the landowner. This table offers guidelines for the most tree planting densities.
GFC and COVID-19
…staff. Like you, we are following all public health guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. That involves a number of measures that impact GFC operations, for now. All…
