Hurricane Michael – Farm Recovery Block Grants – Press Release
Description of the Farm Recovery Block Grant program.
GFC’s Stance on Burning during the COVID-19 Pandemic (4/9/2020)
…informed rationale for any decisions we might make on the application of this tool, concurrent with a pandemic emergency of unprecedented severity in modern times. So, as of this moment,…
2022 Economic Factsheet of the Forest Industry in Georgia Factsheet
Economic activity is measured by output, employment, and compensation generated directly by Georgia’s forest industry.
Forestry Continues to Boost State’s Economy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 27, 2019 Georgia’s forest industry continues to fuel the state’s economic engine. According to a new report, in 2017, increases were recorded in the number of…
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
Updated September 26, 2023 David Cappaert, Michigan State University, Bugwood.org photo credit The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an exotic insect that belongs to a group of metallic wood-boring beetles….
GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…economic development by working in partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Provide leadership in education and outreach to Georgia’s increasing urban population to ensure the populace is aware…
USFS FIA Hurricane Michael Assessment
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New Report Shows Continued Growth for Forestry in Georgia
…48,000 jobs with wages and salaries of $2 billion and generated $4.8 billion of economic activity. Other notable highlights of the 2019 Economic Benefits of the Forest Industry in Georgia…
Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program
…justice, in addition to inequitable access to nature. Therefore, the priority of the Georgia ReLeaf program is DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES as per the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST). CEJST…
