Recommended Community Tree Ordinance Tree Conservation Standards
Download guide for recommended conservation standards, tree care and maintenance practices, recommendations for utility corridors, tree Selection and planting standards, design standards for trees plus more.
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.
Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service
…delivered custom services to 80 landowners. In addition, no preventable accidents were recorded all year. The Warren-McDuffie team was also recognized for equipment maintenance and repairs, substantial cost-saving measures, and…
Hurricane Michael – Farm Recovery Block Grant Eligibility Map
Map of 95 counties eligible for the Recovery Block Grant program.
Hurricane Michael – Farm Recovery Block Grants – Press Release
Description of the Farm Recovery Block Grant program.
Soil Reconditioning Specs
Specifications for soil reconditioning after removing impervious surfaces, based on research conducted by Virginia Tech.
TAG Grant Recipients List
List of recipients of TAG grant.
Redbay Laurel Wilt Recovery Plan (2015)
Overview of efforts to reclaim and replenish areas impacted by Laurel Wilt Disease
Carefully Planned “Good Fires” Prevent Bad Ones
…a place to escape and reconnect with nature.” Prescribed Fire Awareness Week is recognized annually during the first week in February by land managers in Georgia, from private landowners to…
Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature
A group of employees from the Georgia Forestry Commission has been recognized by state legislators for their outstanding leadership, service, and education in the protection and conservation of Georgia’s forest…