Special Committee Tackles Carbon Credit Tracking in Georgia
…place. “The Georgia Forestry Commission is proud to be facilitating this important effort,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “We’ve gathered an extraordinary group of subject experts who are…
Five-Year Plan
…and enhance Georgia’s community forests. The plan guides the strategic direction of the Georgia Forestry Commission Sustainable Community Forestry Program and Georgia Urban Forest Council Vision Citizens, policy-makers and managers…
Taxes & Estate Planning
…sure to get additional detailed information from your forest tax accountant to determine if you timber sale income qualifies for long term capital gains and/or losses. Casualty Losses To qualify…
Hurricane Michael Recovery Assistance
…creates a tax credit for timber growers in the 28 counties included in the disaster area who incurred significant damages and expenses due to Hurricane Michael. External Website Hurricane Michael…
Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia – Forest Management Team of the Year
…cases), Amanda Hambrick (359 cases), and Matthew O’Connor (310 cases). Other top performers with 200 cases or more are: Casey Tudor, Douglas Marshall, Tyler Brack, Gabe Outlaw, Tucker Coleman, and…
Natural Disaster Recovery
…storm. PDF Storm Mitigation Template Community Forest Storm Mitigation Plan for Georgia Communities Template PDF Storm Mitigation Workbook Community Forest Storm Mitigation Planning for Georgia Communities Workbook PDF Timber Impact…
Community Wildfire Protection Plan
…homeowners associations environmental organizations A completed CWPP is circulated to the community and posted on their public website so citizens can understand their local risk and prepare accordingly. CWPP plans…
Prevention Tactics Shared as Fire Danger Rises
…to make sure combustible materials are removed from the immediate perimeter of their homes and other structures,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Fire Prevention Team Leader Mark Wiles. “Hazardous ignition zones…
Doing Business in Georgia
…of the economy in complex ways. The purposes of this analysis are to: (1) quantify the level of economic activity conducted by the components of the forest industry, (2) estimate…
State Managed Forests
…the balance. The proposed “Fall Line Freeway” will use 477 acres at some point in the future. Public uses of the Bartram Forest include hiking and mountain biking. The property…
