Hurricane Cleanup Deadlines at Hand
…is June 30 for anyone with an FDMP contract to complete their authorized work,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “We expect a last-minute rush of completions and are…
Lumber Boom Not Benefitting Southern Forest Owners – So What Now?
…Texas have helped offset mill closures in Canada, while four new large mills are coming to the South with some previously idle facilities in Florida and Mississippi coming back online….
Directories
…company. For a full list of Georgia Master Timber Harvesters (GAMTH), visit the GAMTH database. To be added to the timber buyers directory, contact Angela Kimberly at akimberly@gfc.state.ga.us. Learn More…
Timber Sales & Harvest Advice
…be found through price reporting services like Forest2Market or Timber Mart-South. Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type 2020 Selling Your Timber Selling timber can be a source of great satisfaction to a…
Care For Your Trees
…when too little rain falls to keep the grass alive. There are important tips to follow for proper watering and maintenance. PDF Managing Storm Damaged Trees: Do’s and Don’ts Check…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…Plan (IAP). These documents dictate everything we need to know for the day, from our mission objectives to evening exercises and radio communication settings. However, the most critical item needed…
Georgia ReLeaf Program
Georgia ReLeaf efforts to help south Georgia communities replace tree canopy lost to severe storms and other communities planting trees for veterans.
Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia
…postpone their plans until conditions change,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Protection Chief Frank Sorrells. “Elevated winds and dry conditions will cause open burning to be difficult to control and…
Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award
…safety, and achievements. “Under the direction of Chief Ranger Wesley Sisk, employees in the Dawson/Forsyth/Lumpkin/Gilmer/Pickens Unit demonstrated remarkable accomplishments during a time when normal operations were anything but normal,” said…
