Taxes & Estate Planning
…Tax Advantages NOTE: Most of the Information Below Applies To Active Participants Capital Gains/Self-Employment Taxes* The factors which determine whether or not timber income qualifies for capital gains include the…
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia
…eastern U.S. and has the ability to alter landscapes that include hemlock trees. Fourteen counties in the northern part of Georgia are included in the range of eastern hemlock (Tsuga…
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…potting soil in the planting hole were removed and incinerated. The area was sampled in 2004-06 and no positives on these established plants have been detected. Other known hosts include…
National Forest Products Week
…to positively contribute to climate issues as well as local economies. Trees provide more than traditional and well-known products. Chemical products from resin include adhesives, printing inks, synthetic rubber, chewing…
Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed
…escaped fires to include clearing around the burn location down to mineral soil; on-hand pressurized water sources that can reach all areas around the burning; hand tools such as rakes…
Wildfire Risk High as July Fourth Holiday Approaches
…if not carefully handled. Sources of ignition that can spark a wildfire include outdoor grills, campfires, and even hot vehicle undercarriages and lawn equipment. Careful thought must be given to…
Georgia Marks National Forest Products Week October 17-23
…Georgia include lumber, paper, cardboard boxes, plywood, and other panels. But did you know Georgia is a global leader in the production of biomass, the renewable organic material that comes…
GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
…expansion of healthy urban trees requires a suite of tools that many communities need to have. These include: A map of the urban forest to know: Where are trees abundant,…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…Trail through Paulding Forest include the Pumkinvine Creek Trestle that is 126 feet high and 750 feet long, offering nice views of the WMA. The 800-ft. Brushy Mountain Tunnel is…
Carbon Registry
…are making meaningful reductions to atmospheric carbon. These criteria include robust carbon accounting, additionality, and 100-year permanence to ensure that carbon removals remain in place during this critical period of…
