GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020

Northwest GA (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): The past week has been cool and sunny with little rain or wind, allowing many of the trees to progress with color change. Hickory…

Georgia Wood-Using Industries Directory

Search by Company Name, County, Mill Type or other Info 151 Hoyt Sawmill Physical Address: 5930 Highway 151 LaFayette, GA 30728 County: Walker Mill Size: A Mailing Address: P. O….

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…

State Managed Forests

Bartram Forest 2,113 acres State land tract Baldwin and Wilkinson Counties Milledgeville office: (478) 445-5164 The Bartram Forest is owned by the State of Georgia and managed with Forest Stewardship…

Taxes & Estate Planning

Ad Valorem Tax Assessment of Timber Sold In Georgia, timber is taxed only once during the period of its growth and that is at the time of harvest or sale….

Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative

The Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative began as a concept in 2015. Several states, federal, private, and non-governmental partners worked together to launch this project. It was established in…

Connect With Nature

Take a forest break! GFC and Southern Group of State Foresters have launched a communications campaign to educate the public about the benefits of forests. The campaign invites internet visitors…

Resources

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Making the Shade Program

Many elementary schools do not have enough trees on the school’s campus, especially in the playground area. Strategically planted trees provide many benefits. Trees keep children healthy by: Reducing surface…