GFC Leaf Watch
…Watch Report Archives Resources and Publications TitleDescriptionDocument Type Don’t Move Firewood Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Health experts say moving firewood has been linked to the spread of destructive, non-native insects…
Georgia’s Conservation Woodland Program
…be found on your property, along with contact information for your local Georgia Forestry Commission, Natural Resource and Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency, and Department of Natural Resource offices. Lastly,…
Georgia Forest Facts
Fact sheet showing Georgia’s latest forestry statics.
Asian Longhorned Beetle
…willow. There are also several native beetles that look similar to ALB: https://resources.ipmcenters.org/view/resource.cfm?rid=18810. The Georgia Forestry Commission is working closely with our counterparts in South Carolina to learn about this…
Report Card for Georgia’s Forestland Released
…Georgia’s forestland is privately owned, and responding to the many pressures faced by landowners is key to long-term forest sustainability. The report cites a number of strategies for accomplishing meeting…
Forest Industry Continues to Boost Georgia’s Economy
A new report shows Georgia’s forest industry continues to deliver strong results for the state’s economy. According to a Georgia Forestry Commission report provided by the Georgia Institute of Technology’s…
Taxes & Estate Planning
…for Forest Landowners for the 2007 Tax Year, by Linda Wang, Forest Taxation Specialist and John L. Greene, Research Forester, Southern Research Station. Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type Casualty Loss and…
Forest Certification Programs
…sustainable wood sourcing. Trends toward a higher demand for certified wood products could result in competition and higher prices for the certified timber. Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type Comparing Certification Standards…
Hazards of the Forest
Foresters and others who work outside and those who enjoy being in the outdoors are often confronted with hazards that can cause sickness, injury, or death. This booklet provides a brief description of those hazards to help you avoid an unpleasant encounter.
Reforestation
…seedlings within a 2-week period after acceptance. Plant when soil is moist. Plant bare-root seedlings during cooler temperatures. Low temperatures are more conducive to seedling survival and healthy growth. We…
