Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award
…their continued exemplary service to landowners impacted by Hurricane Michael, with each employee averaging more than 104 hours for the installation of firebreaks and contributing to a 99%+ evaluation score…
HB 4EX Bill
Bill creates a tax credit for timber growers in the 28 counties included in the disaster area who incurred significant damages and expenses due to Hurricane Michael.
Map of 28 Counties Declared Under State of Emergency
View GA Map of counties declared under State of Emergency EO under Hurricane Michael.
Georgia Forestry Commission offering help to landowners following Michael
The Georgia Forestry Commission is helping Georgia’s landowners get back on their feet following Hurricane Michael. Aid approved by the Georgia Legislature in November includes $20 million for debris cleanup…
Wood-Using Industries
…state of Georgia. External Website Hurricane Matthew Timber Impact Assessment Georgia (2016) Hurricane Matthew impacted multiple southern states, and all coastal counties of Georgia experienced extreme winds and heavy rain…
Timber Products
…and provide a scientific basis to monitor forest ecosystems. PDF Hurricane Matthew Timber Impact Assessment Georgia (2016) Hurricane Matthew impacted multiple southern states, and all coastal counties of Georgia experienced…
Forest Health
…forests in Georgia is identified before it becomes a threat. Regional disasters such as wildfire, hurricane, tornado, ice storm, and insect outbreaks are assessed by the Forest Health Programs to…
Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
County: Walker
Location: Crockford-Pigeon Mt WMA
Deadline: 11:30 A.M. on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024
Bid Process Contact: Ben Hammond, GFC, at 706-612-3729
Sale Area Contact: Ryan Hurley, GA DNR, at 404-844-6444
Lumber Boom Not Benefitting Southern Forest Owners – So What Now?
…United States has increased its lumber-making capacity by about 11% over the last five years. Although lumber companies haven’t shown much interest in hurriedly building more mills in answer to…
Carrollton Resident Takes Leadership Role for Georgia Forestry
…Coordinator, State Lead for Longleaf Restoration, and Georgia Champion Tree Program Coordinator. He said he has also valued in- and out-of-state assignments, responding to wildfires, winter storms, hurricanes, and tornadoes….
