Searching for the Next “Great American Tree”
Trees work hard for us every day. They give us clean air, cooler temperatures, nourishment and they even mitigate floods. In celebration of trees’ innumerable accomplishments and the benefits they…
Taxes & Estate Planning
…Timber is taxed at 100% of its fair market value and includes softwood and hardwood pulpwood, chip-and-saw logs, saw timber, poles, posts and fuel wood. The owner and/or seller, upon…
Arbor Day Celebrated Across Georgia in February
…Director Chuck Williams. “Not only do they look beautiful and provide homes for wildlife and places for recreation and respite, they clean our air and water, provide essential products, and…
Georgia’s Forest Action Plan
…and reduce threats to forest and ecosystem health. Enhance public benefits from trees and forests. Protect and enhance water quality and quantity. Improve air quality and conserve energy. Assist communities…
Prescribed Fire and COVID-19
…Georgia’s air quality regulators and with Governor Kemp’s office about how forestry and prescribed fire can minimize any potential air quality issues. While those discussions continue, our request of anyone…
GFC’s Stance on Burning during the COVID-19 Pandemic (4/9/2020)
…defined impact on COVID-19 transmission, complications or severity. We have been in ongoing communication on this issue with Georgia’s air quality regulators, the Environmental Protection Division of DNR, and with…
Reflections on the Big Fire of 2007
…and the dangers involved in managing the many challenges involved. Strategic attacks were carried out by tractor-plows, engine crews, hand crews and air operations, though at times the smoke was…
Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022
…are the main draw for most peepers. With a front approaching this coming weekend, we should have good clean, clear air that will improve visibility and put the feel of…
Safety Reminders for Storm Debris Burning
…on July 1, 2023. An air curtain destructor is not required for burning machine-piled storm debris before that deadline, though a burn permit is mandated for these large burns for…
Doing Business in Georgia
Whether traveling by truck, train, air, or sea, Georgia’s excellent transportation logistics allow deliveries to make it to market fast. Trucks traveling from Georgia reach more than 80% of the…
