Hurricane Michael Recovery Assistance
…– Farm Recovery Block Grant Eligibility Map Map of 95 counties eligible for the Recovery Block Grant program. PDF Hurricane Michael – Farm Recovery Block Grants The Georgia Department of…
State Managed Forests
…harvested and reforested before heavy mortality begins in the old trees. Other practices, such as prescribed burning and herbicide treatments, are applied when specific improvements in the composition of the…
Ask The Arborist
…Bot canker is a serious pathogen of landscape and ornamental trees. This fungus is opportunistic and generally requires a weakened or damaged host. PDF Carpenter Ants and Trees Carpenter ants…
New Stewardship Plan Shapefile Requirements
View shapefile requirements and GFC District Stewardship Foresters.
Carpenter Ants and Trees
Carpenter ants are common in log houses and other wooden structures. These insects are primarily a nuisance, and are not likely to cause serious damage quickly.
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.
Hurricane Michael – Georgia Timber Tax Program – General Eligibility Requirements
In November of 2018, the Georgia General Assembly enacted House Bill 4EX. This bill allows eligible taxpayers to apply for a Timber Tax Credit to assist in offsetting the substantial economic losses incurred during Hurricane Michael. This document outlines general eligibility requirements and guidelines.
FY24 WCG Rx Fire Applicants Information
This cost-share program is focused on reintroducing prescribed fire in the Chattahoochee Fall Line area of Georgia to provide ecological benefits and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. The program will be implemented by the Georgia Forestry Commission with funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, American Forest Foundation, Georgia Department of Natural Resources Bobwhite Quail Initiative, Landscape Scale Restoration Grant, and other partners.
TAG Grant Recipients List
List of recipients of TAG grant.