Georgia Wood-Using Industries Directory

…Hickory Grove Road Valdosta, GA 31606 Mulch Species: yellow pine, cypress, sand pine Products:bark, mulch, mulch-colored By-Products:none Phone: 229-776-0065 Email:jreed@completeresourcemanagement.com Website: www.completeresourcemanagment.com Connor Holdings, LLC Physical Address: 4153 Bypass Road…

STEM & Forestry

…Math is also used to determine the rate and speed that a fire will burn based on environmental factors and for computing the correct ratios of chemicals, water, and heat…

Benefits of Outdoor Exercise

…friend, you get the picture! It is important to remember two things. First, keep exercise at least moderately strenuous. For example, you may need to speed up your dog at…

Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands

…the state forest, you will need a current hunting license, fishing license, or lands pass, which can all be acquired online via the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ website. Dawson…

Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws

…determine if other fire laws exist for their location. In July of 2022, state law was changed (GA Code 12-6-90) to eliminate the need for a burn permit through the…

Forest Management & Conservation

…the goals of the landowner. The plan will document the unique characteristics of your land, such as: forest types and condition soil types topography sensitive areas that need special care…

Urban & Community Forestry

Healthy community and urban forests are integral to the lives of all Georgians. The Georgia Forestry Commission’s urban and community foresters help protect and promote Georgia’s urban forests by: Providing…

Forest Health

…trees are “host-specific;” that is, they feed only on certain host species’ foliage. Others are considered general feeders, preferring a variety of meal types. Outbreaks of defoliating insects can be…

Timber Sales & Harvest Advice

Getting Started To request a site visit and find out more about timber sales, contact your local GFC forester. We recommend that you engage the services of a consulting forester…

Longleaf Restoration

…longleaf pine isn’t just about protecting trees. Many threatened and endangered species, such as the Gopher Tortoise, Indigo snake, Hairy Rattleweed, Gopher Frog, Red Cockaded Woodpecker and many others, call…