Hazards of the Forest
Foresters and others who work outside and those who enjoy being in the outdoors are often confronted with hazards that can cause sickness, injury, or death. This booklet provides a brief description of those hazards to help you avoid an unpleasant encounter.
Hurricane Michael Recovery Assistance
…Casualty Losses and Involuntary Conversion View presentation from Yanshu Li, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Forest Taxation and Economics. PDF Hurricane Michael – Timber Tax Credit Application Instructions A taxpayer seeking…
Save Energy – Plant Trees!
This video provides insights into the value of planting trees.
Laurel Wilt Disease Associated with Redbay Ambrosia Beetle
…(Persea americana) also is susceptible to laurel wilt disease, which has devastated the commercial production area in south Florida. Resources 2023 Laurel Wilt Disease Map Distribution and Spread of Laurel…
Digital Media Toolkit
…Logo Black Letters Transparent PNG of the GFC logo with black letters. GFC Logo Horizontal Transparent PNG of a horizontal version of the GFC logo. GFC Logo White Letters Transparent…
Arson Investigations
…House Bill 790 2014 bill authorizing GFC Forestry Investigators to enforce laws related to the protection, security, conservation, and sale of forest resources. PDF Human Trafficking Information Important details about…
Deadline Approaching for GA Timber Harvesters and Counties
…Georgia legislation that passed in 2020,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “It changed the law in ways that make it easier for harvesters to file information that the…
Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
…mountain drive to an unincorporated mountain community with views of the Tallulah River. Make sure to have the destination dialed into your GPS, as there is no cell service in…
Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022
…these species comprise a small percentage of forest composition outside low-lying areas. However, with the expected precipitation for Wednesday/Thursday, we should see enough rain to take the stress off the…
Georgia Marks National Forest Products Week October 17-23
…state’s second largest employer, with wages and salaries totaling just over $9 billion, and generates $977 million in state tax revenue. Some of the most common forest products made in…
