Longleaf Restoration
A Brief History of the Longleaf Pine During the 1700 and 1800s, longleaf populations began to fall as millions of acres were cleared to build communities and transportation routes. In…
State Managed Forests
…is named after roughly nine acres of rock outcrops that are a unique feature to the region. Prior to the state’s ownership, the property was owned and managed by the…
Reforestation
…and the top of the bags/bales to avoid heat build-up. Transport seedlings carefully. Rough handling can damage root systems and predispose seedlings to stress. Avoid extended transport time. Planting Plant…
Invasive Plant Control Program
…are showy, panicles of tiny, creamy-white flowers that are very fragrant and abundant in late spring through summer. Fruit produced are small, rounded dark-purple berries that persist throughout the winter,…
Wildfire Prevention
…of outdoor burn, always remember: Combustible materials should be removed from a home’s perimeter. Exit routes should be identified in advance. Keep the following close at hand: shovel, a hose…
Doing Business in Georgia
…performed through a coordinated effort by the U.S. Forest Service Forest Inventory & Analysis (FIA) and GFC’s Forest Utilization staff. To estimate industrial uses of roundwood, all primary wood-using industries…
Making the Shade Program
…accepted year-round. Steps to Apply: View Grant Application and Guidelines Contact a U&CF Forester in your area to schedule an appointment. Download an application form and bring it with you…
Help at Hand for Michael-Struck GA Landowners
…completion of the work, participants will be required to submit official cost documentation and a detailed map showing boundaries and debris management routes. Cost share payments are based on 80%…
Georgia Pulpwood Production Fact Sheet – 2021
This fact sheet is adapted from Southern Pulpwood Production, 2021. The full report presents the findings of a 100 percent canvass of pulp mills that drew roundwood or wood residues from the 13 Southern States during 2021
Searching for the Next “Great American Tree”
…vote winning trees will move on to the next round of the competition. An “all-star” urban forestry panel will determine the winner of the 2019 Great American Tree, which will…
