Hurricane Michael – Farm Recovery Block Grants
The Georgia Department of Agriculture will accept online applications for the $347 million in block grant funds beginning March 18, 2020. Georgia farmers and forest landowners in 95 eligible counties, who suffered losses to beef, dairy, fruit and vegetable, pecan, poultry, timber, and uninsured infrastructure can enroll. The federal block grants seek to help recover losses not covered under existing USDA Farm Service Agency programs. Only online applications will be accepted. All applications must be completed and submitted by April 8, 2020.
Hurricane Michael Timber Impact Assessment
This survey examined landscape‐level impacts and classified them accordingly.
Hurricane Michael – Timber Tax Credit Application Instructions
A taxpayer seeking pre-approval for the Timber Tax Credit, must apply electronically through Georgia Tax Center. Get instructions.
Hurricane Michael – Georgia State Timber Tax Credit Replant and Restoration Guideline
Tax credits can only be claimed in the taxable year in which the taxpayer first completes:
1. Replanting of timber and/or 2. Restoration of timber
Hurricane Michael – Timber Casualty Losses and Involuntary Conversion
View presentation from Yanshu Li, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Forest Taxation and Economics.
Hurricane Michael – Georgia Timber Tax Program
Presentation from Scott Griffin, GFC’s Forest Management Chief.
Hurricane Michael Forest Access Road and Firebreak Debris Clearing Program
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has established procedures for landowners seeking assistance with debris clearing and restoration of pre-existing forest roads and firebreaks.
USFS FIA Hurricane Michael Assessment
Please click on this link for more information.
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