Carefully Planned “Good Fires” Prevent Bad Ones
…Awareness Week.” Prescribed Fire Awareness Week is recognized annually during the first week in February by land managers in Georgia, from private landowners to state and federal public land managers….
Georgia’s Family Forest Landowners – 2021
…Based on a recent mail-based survey (1143 respondents), this infographic summarizes the key characteristics of Georgia’s family forest landowners, highlighting the key differences between male and female landowners. This information…
Reforestation
…and they can be a renewable income source for landowners. When preparing to plant trees, it is good to have a proper plan of action. GFC does rent reforestation equipment….
Forest Certification
…timberland. Many Georgia landowners participate in one of the following forest certification programs. Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) was developed for larger corporate landowners. American Tree Farm (ATF) provides a certification…
Ask The Arborist
…the Landscape Leyland cypress has become one of the most widely used plants in commercial and residential landscapes, and it is relatively pest-free. However, because of its relatively shallow root…
My Internship Experience Working with GFC State Lands
Guest Blog by Jason Rucker UAS Flight Ops Intern My name is Robert “Jason” Rucker, and this summer, I was an intern with the Georgia Forestry Commission’s State Lands Department….
Forest Management Plan
A forest management plan is the roadmap to a healthy forest. Landowners have diverse goals for their forested land. Explore the benefits of creating a forest management plan.
Burn Permits and Notifications
…clearing of an area for the purpose of establishing a small garden spot or land clearing is considered a land type change. These are subject to the EPD land clearing…
Kemp Leads Forest Field Day
…landowner participation in the American Tree Farm System. “The Tree Farm sign is a symbol of true stewardship for the land,” said Green. “It says these landowners have the tools…
Forest Certification Programs
…Initiative (SFI) was developed for larger corporate landowners. American Tree Farm (ATF) provides a certification system for non-industrial landowners who have smaller holdings. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has membership concentrated…
