Burn Permits and Notifications
Under Senate Bill 119, GA code section 12-6-90 was changed to eliminate the need to notify the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) by the person, firm, corporation, or association who intends…
Spring Tree Care
…water five to seven gallons per caliper inch, once a week, from March through October-November, again depending on rainfall amounts. Example: a two-inch caliper tree requires 10-14 gallons per week…
Comparing Certification Standards in the U.S.
A research study on how alternate forest certification systems could impact timberland economics in the United States. The three programs evaluated included ATFS, FSC and SFI.
Discrimination and Harassment complaint form
Human Resources filing document.
Here comes summer – your trees are getting thirsty!
…10 gallons per caliper inch, once a week, from March through October/November. Example: a two-inch caliper tree requires 20 gallons per week in the growing season. Tree roots do not…
Emergency Response Plan for Community Officials
The purpose of this Emergency Storm Response Plan is to help clarify the roles of municipal personnel and establish uniform operating procedures in response to tree damage during storm events.
Wildfires on the Rise in Georgia
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
