Taxes & Estate Planning

…on a net long term capital gain (net long term gain exceeds net long term losses) is generally 15% (or 0%, if it would otherwise be taxed at 15%). Be…

Arson Investigations

…arsonists include: Arson in the Third Degree – Prison sentence of 1 – 5 years Arson in the Second Degree (> 5 acres burned) – Maximum prison sentence of 10…

Timber Buyers Directory

…randy@battlelumberco.com Beach Timber Company John Strickland Title: Wood Procurement Manager Alma, GA 31510 Phone 1: 9126322800 Phone 2: Fax: John.Strickland@beachtimber.com Beadles Lumber Company- CANFOR Arron Norman Title: Forester Moultrie, GA…

Law Enforcement

…GFC property investigate other forestry-related crimes See Something, Say Something To report criminal forestry activity, timber theft or arson fires, contact GFC investigators: Timber Hotline 1-(800) GA-TREES (428-7337) E-mail enforcement@gfc.state.ga.us…

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia

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…the negative effects of the pest. These are usually used at the landscape level over long periods of time. Here in Georgia, we have utilized the help of the University…

A Closer Look at Stem Quality of Old-Field Planted Longleaf Pines

GFC worked with the University of Georgia on a longleaf pine stem quality study funded by a grant from the US Forest Service. This study was performed with the primary objective of quantifying the sawtimber and pole potential of longleaf pine trees planted in old-fields/pastures/hay fields. More than 200 landowner sites were
inventoried for stocking, condition and form quality.