Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
…will have a minimum annual payment of $1,500. Contract Length 5 years Application Process The USDA Natural Conservation Resource Service (NRCS) makes CSP available on a nationwide basis through continuous…
Wildlife Incentives for Nongame and Game Species (Project WINGS)
…and AGL Resources. Forestry Practices Covered Chemical control of exotic plants, planting of annual or perennial plants and encouraging native vegetation through disking or mowing are most common practices. Pay…
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…
Forests Continue to Grow Georgia’s Economy
…that provides or is a part of so many of the everyday items we use.” The Enterprise Innovation Institute at the Georgia Institute of Technology produces the annual report, which…
“The Best Time to Plant a Tree was Yesterday.”
…is done. Now we must rebuild, and most importantly replant, to resurrect our lost canopy. Fortunately for our community, we have an incredible group of citizens who saw the need…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…skills. Summer is also a time for them to explore topics that interest them. Allowing youth to engage in a combination of structured and unstructured activities as simple as outdoor…
Forest, Farm, and Homeowners: Address Heirs Property, Unlock Your Wealth, and Mitigate Natural Disasters
…impacts property owners beforehand after natural disasters? REGISTER HERE: http://www.teamagriculturega.org/events/heirs-propertyvirtual-workshop – You will receive a link via email to join the Zoom meeting closer to the time of the presentation….
Georgia 2022 SPB Prediction Trapping Results
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) participates annually in the southern pine beetle (SPB) prediction trapping program. The southern pine beetle is the most destructive forest pest in the southeastern states. Survey results are documented in an annual report so that activity and damage levels can be anticipated and mitigated.
Forestry Intern’s Experience at GFC
…in on meetings with other agencies and seeing first-hand how government and community organizations work behind the scenes. My favorite part of this internship would be going to the Dixon…
North GA Burn Ban to be Lifted October 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 The summer ban on outdoor burning in 54 northern Georgia counties will be lifted on October 1, 2022. The annual restrictions are imposed by…
