Accessibility
COMMITMENT TO COMPLIANCE WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GFC abides by the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We will not discriminate against individuals with disabilities on the…
Management Plans & Advice
There are many reasons why it is helpful to have a forest management plan for your property. Primarily, a forest management plan helps you: Understand and organize the resources on…
Tree Seedlings
Each year, GFC supplies seedlings to Georgia landowners for reforestation, beautification and wildlife habitat. GFC begins processing orders on July 1 for the following planting season (in Georgia, planting season…
Longleaf Restoration
A Brief History of the Longleaf Pine During the 1700 and 1800s, longleaf populations began to fall as millions of acres were cleared to build communities and transportation routes. In…
Learn, Plan, Act
A Common Goal – Better Land Management The two organizations joined together to create this initiative because 89 percent of the south’s woodlands are privately owned, but only a small…
Cost Share & Incentive Programs
Statewide Programs Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share Program (SPB) The purpose of the SPBP is to help landowners implement various silvicultural practices that will prevent (or minimize) impacts of southern…
Forest Certification Programs
Forest Management Certification Programs Recently, Forisk Consulting group produced a report on the major forest certification standards for the American Consumer Institute. The report describes the certification systems as they…
Forest Stewardship Program
A Forest Stewardship management plan can be provided to landowners interested in managing their forestland for purposes such as: timber wildlife habitat recreational opportunities aesthetics soil and water conservation Developing…
Forest Legacy & Conservation Easements
The majority of Georgia’s productive forest lands are in private ownership, but these private landowners are facing increased pressure to convert their forest lands to other uses. Georgia has identified…
Natural Disaster Recovery
A fast response is important following a fire, storm or other natural disaster. The following information is aimed at assisting homeowners and community officials to prepare and respond quickly and…
