Forest Certification
…sustainable wood sourcing. Trends toward a higher demand for certified wood products could result in competition and higher prices for the certified timber. Does GFC recommend certification? GFC neither recommends…
Firewise USA® Program
…they were not trained for. A direct result of this meeting was the development of the National Firewise® program. A basic concept of the Firewise® program is that responsibility is…
Firefighting Training & Resources
…You MUST bring your certificates on the morning of the first of class. Failure to have your certificates on hand will result in you not being able to participate in…
Forest Biomass
…used in Georgia result in large volumes of wasted wood and bark in the tops and branches of trees harvested for their stem wood. These tops and branches are often…
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)
…loss and land fragmentation are challenges being encountered by forest managers in the WUI. Traditional solutions to problems such as insect infestations and stormwater run-off are difficult to apply as…
State Managed Forests
…wildlife food plantings and regulates all hunting on the forest. For more information concerning the Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area, consult the Wildlife Resources Division of the Georgia Department of…
Forest Certification Programs
…sustainable wood sourcing. Trends toward a higher demand for certified wood products could result in competition and higher prices for the certified timber. Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type Comparing Certification Standards…
Longleaf Restoration
…Longleaf Pine is one of the more difficult southern yellow pine species to establish. While the rewards of longleaf can be great, it takes care and consideration during its initial…
Timber Sales & Harvest Advice
…premium. Tracts that are unusually difficult to log due to poor access or steep terrain often bring lower prices. Tracts that have high quality sawtimber, high volume per acre, or…
Management Plans & Advice
There are many reasons why it is helpful to have a forest management plan for your property. Primarily, a forest management plan helps you: Understand and organize the resources on…
