New Report Shows Continued Growth for Forestry in Georgia
…Lowrimore, “and this report has a lot of positive highlights. Forestry generated total revenue of $22 billion, increasing state tax revenues to $929 million. Wages and salaries measured $3.9 billion,…
How Foresters, Loggers, Forest Owners and the Forest Industry Became Champions for Clean Water
…communities and overall stream health. A recent literature review summarized the conclusions of 81 different studies conducted across the country, primarily within the last thirty years. While these studies are…
GFC Mourns Loss of Forestry Employee
…on Sunday in Washington County. Twenty-six year old Forest Ranger, Shaun Luke Daniel, was treated by emergency responders who were unable to revive him on the scene. “We are shocked…
BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
…unusual– and rave review-garnering– camps is fast approaching. Between now and May 1, parents of 12- and 13-year olds are invited to apply for a spot in the Billy Lancaster…
Forest Industry
…Georgia in 2018 $977 million in tax revenue generated 55,089 forest industry jobs 205 primary wood product manufacturing facilities in Georgia 1100 secondary mills that further convert wood products into…
Urban & Community Forestry
Healthy community and urban forests are integral to the lives of all Georgians. The Georgia Forestry Commission’s urban and community foresters help protect and promote Georgia’s urban forests by: Providing…
Forest Health
…with pine bark beetles and this is a bark beetle problem. Further inspection of these stands reveals they have a more serious problem called Heterobasidion Root Disease. Laurel Wilt Disease…
Timber Sales & Harvest Advice
Getting Started To request a site visit and find out more about timber sales, contact your local GFC forester. We recommend that you engage the services of a consulting forester…
Longleaf Restoration
…establishment to ensure a healthy and productive stand of trees. Keep in mind that forestry technical guidance is subjective. Different resources favor different approaches. GFC recommends reviewing a wide range…
Natural Disaster Recovery
…Department of Revenue. External Website Trees & Storm Safety During a storm, trees are at risk and can cause significant damage to infrastructure and personal property. A storm mitigation plan…
