Legislature Marks Forest Agency’s Centennial
…produced here and the jobs created by the forest industry. From clean air, clean water and abundant products to wildlife habitat, recreation and natural beauty, Georgia forests also contribute indispensable…
“Good Fires” Take Center Stage at Upcoming Virtual Meeting
…habitat for wildlife, reduces fuel loads and lowers the risk of wildfire smoke impacts on our communities.” Wildlife Resources Division Fire Safety Officer Shan Cammack, a long-time steering committee member…
Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP)
…carbon sequestration. Forestry Practices Covered Practices that enhance or increase habitat for threatened and endangered species. Pay Rate:A 10-year restoration cost-share agreement; for which the landowner may receive 50% of…
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
…Practices Covered Pine and hardwood planting, thinning, prescribed burning, native grass planting, permanent wildlife habitat establishment, riparian buffers, field borders, filter strips and wildlife opening establishment. Pay Rate General signup:…
Southern Pine Beetles
…wildlife habitat for many species of game and non-game animals. Longleaf pine establishment (in specified areas of Georgia) Longleaf pine is the most resistant pine to southern pine beetle attack….
Think safety before starting a burn.
…the proper humidity, winds, moisture levels and more to put fire to work reducing fuel levels, enhancing wildlife habitat and aesthetics, preparing for reforestation and accomplishing many other forest management…
CONCERNING SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE OUTLOOK FOR 2024
…trees as their primary habitat. Known as “the most destructive pest in the Southeast,” SPB has killed about $300 million worth of pine trees over the past five decades in…
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GEORGIA FORESTS: A RENEWABLE INSURANCE POLICY
…billion impact on Georgia’s economy. It provides clean water, clean air, and wildlife habitat valued at more than $32 billion. It produces thousands of products on which we all depend….
Forests & Water: A Critical Combination
…only do they provide essential products like lumber and paper, but forestland itself is a resource with a long list of attributes. Wildlife habitat, recreation and aesthetics, carbon storage, and…
