National Forest Products Week

…to positively contribute to climate issues as well as local economies. Trees provide more than traditional and well-known products. Chemical products from resin include adhesives, printing inks, synthetic rubber, chewing…

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North GA Burn Ban to be Lifted October 1

…The 54 counties whose burn bans will be lifted on October 1 are: Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Butts, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Columbia, Coweta, Crawford, Dawson, DeKalb,…

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North Georgia Burn Ban Boosts Air Quality

…to keep Georgians and their property safe.” The burn ban will be in effect from May 1-September 30, 2022. The 54 Georgia counties affected are: Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Butts,…

Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia

…be used to refill ATV tanks via the solar-powered 12-volt pump. The 27 HP leaf blower is used to clean out established roads or old fire breaks and can be…

Forests Continue to Grow Georgia’s Economy

…forestry ranks first in compensation across all manufacturing industries, rising 6.2 % over 2019 figures.” Other highlights of the 2020 Georgia Tech report show: Georgia’s pulp and paper industry, including…

Forest Inventory Analysis

…on a five-year rolling average for data parameters, the information is compiled into county, regional, and state summaries and is available through the U.S. Forest Service. A special thanks to…

Georgia Grown

…a Georgia Grown member links your business to a powerful, statewide community that includes producers, processors, distributors and consumers. Buying Georgia Grown forest products supports the state’s economy, encourages local…

Timber Products

…and turpentine. Rosin chemical derivatives – used in adhesives, printing inks, synthetic rubber, chewing gums, soaps, and detergents. Turpentine – in whole form, used as a solvent for paints and…