Forestry Services Contractors Directory

…Chuck Lowery 117 McMurray Rd, Eastman,ga Chuck Lowery Office Phone:478-374-4606 Mobile Phone: Fax: RxBurner? No Pesticide Applicator? No Bulldozing Precommercial Thinning Root Raking CHY Farms & Mulching Service 134 Yawn…

Doing Business in Georgia

Whether traveling by truck, train, air, or sea, Georgia’s excellent transportation logistics allow deliveries to make it to market fast. Trucks traveling from Georgia reach more than 80% of the…

Southern Pine Beetles

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…All of the above factors help sustain beetles when their numbers are low. However, during epidemic years when SPB numbers are skyrocketing, even the healthiest of trees/stands are killed. Therefore,…

What I Did On My Summer Vacation…

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GFC Guest Blog by Charlee Glenn, Southern Conservation Trust In June I was lucky enough to attend the Georgia Teacher Conservation Workshop, “Exploring Forestry and Wildlife in Georgia.” I’ve been…

Pecan Trees for the Home or Backyard Orchard

Pecan trees are commonly found surrounding both urban and rural dwellings throughout Georgia. They can enhance the environment and provide additional income from the sale of nuts. Pecans are recommended for home planting in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont, but are not recommended for the north Georgia mountains.

Prescribed Burn

…the burn other than firebreak plowing or standing by, a prescribed burning plan is required. GFC can provide backfire torches for landowners on a limited basis as available. A deposit…

Cost Share & Incentive Programs

…pine, and establishing native ground cover. Wildlife Incentives for Nongame and Game Species (Project WINGS) This program is eligible for landowners, leaseholders, hunting clubs, wildlife organizations, government entities, and others…

Timber Products

…more. Slash, loblolly and longleaf are the species of choice for pine straw production. Christmas Trees Ninety percent (90%) of Georgia’s Christmas tree production is Virginia pine. The other 10%…