Georgia Landowner Earns National Forest Sustainability Award
…achievement.” The Gaskins Estate boasts managed forests of planted and natural longleaf, loblolly, and slash pines, along with a number of hardwood species. Almost half the land is managed for…
Study Shows Steady Performance by Georgia’s Forest Industry
…million in tax revenue for 2022. “As the top state in the nation for forestry, these latest numbers confirm what we have long known: the work of Georgia’s foresters touches…
Carbon Registry
…the world’s atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are increasing by about three billion metric tons every year. As air pollution increases, so do the number of health problems for Georgians. Planting…
Reforestation
…most sustainable ways to positively affect the environment, and there are numerous economic benefits as well. Trees can provide oxygen while storing carbon, they provide shelter and habitats for wildlife,…
Report Card for Georgia’s Forestland Released
…Georgia’s Forests” details the condition of the state’s 24-million acres of forestland. It outlines the numerous economic, environmental, and social benefits of Georgia’s forests and details specific challenges to the…
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
…our existing fall color. Upper elevation ridges and roadsides were stripped of color, however, there are still a significant number of trees that normally would be turning later that did…
Georgia Forestry Commission Director Named by Governor Kemp
…number of leadership positions with a diverse group of public and private forest industry partners. He will be instrumental in setting the tone for 2021 and guiding GFC into the…
Georgia’s Conservation Woodland Program
…number of objectives can be met. The program features multiple in-depth documents, internet links, and the capability to create your custom management plan. With this program and website, everything is…
Special Committee Tackles Carbon Credit Tracking in Georgia
…number one forestry state in the nation,” said Lowrimore, “and our private forest landowners provide an enormous carbon sink for the state. By putting numbers and formulas to the carbon…
Forest Industry
Our numbers speak for themselves. One of the top exporters nationwide in 2019 for wood, wood fuel, and wood pellets $36.3 billion – total impact of the forest industry on…
