Five-Year Plan
…ecosystems for all of Georgia’s communities. Goals of the Five Year Plan STRATEGIC GOAL 1: Promote tree canopy and longevity at the landscape scale through the green infrastructure approach. STRATEGIC…
Landowner Resources
…Location: Chickasawhatchee WMA Deadline: 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 Bid Process Contact: Ben Hammond, GFC, 706-612-3729 Sale Area Contact: Michael Staton, GA DNR, 404-844-6448 PDF Code of Ethics…
House Bill 790
2014 bill authorizing GFC Forestry Investigators to enforce laws related to the protection, security, conservation, and sale of forest resources.
Selling Your Timber
Overview of the steps necessary for a successful timber sale.
Selling Your Timber Guide
A timber sale is a serious matter requiring careful preparation. Download guide for best practices on selling timber.
Annual Northern Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
…Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, Heard, Henry, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Peach, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Richmond, Rockdale, Spalding, Troup, Twiggs, Upson, Walker…
High Fire Danger Impacts Outdoor Burning
…Hall, Haralson, Heard, Henry, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Peach, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Richmond, Rockdale, Spalding, Troup, Twiggs, Upson, Walker and…
Arbor Day Celebrated Across Georgia in February
…sale. “We view Arbor Day as a time to recognize the importance of all tree planting efforts in our state,” Williams said. Williams noted that Georgia’s 24.5 million acres of…
Pecan Trees for the Home or Backyard Orchard
Pecan trees are commonly found surrounding both urban and rural dwellings throughout Georgia. They can enhance the environment and provide additional income from the sale of nuts. Pecans are recommended for home planting in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont, but are not recommended for the north Georgia mountains.
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia
…two generations per year and each female can lay up to 175 eggs each time. Damage Caused HWA Infested Hemlock (photo courtesy of bugwood.org) With two generations per year, HWA…
