SFI Report: Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
Georgia is an ideal place to live and work – offering a quality of life that is unmatched. We are business friendly, benefit from a temperate climate and boast world class recreational and cultural experiences. Key to this way of life is the state’s robust forest industry, which supports our economy, natural resources and recreational opportunities.
Forest Industry Continues to Boost Georgia’s Economy
…as documented in the “2018 Economic Benefits of Forestry in Georgia” report. “The state’s forest industry supports more than 148,000 jobs in Georgia,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams,…
Human Trafficking Information
Important details about reporting cases of human trafficking
2019 Best Management Practices – BMPs
Information for landowners, foresters, timber buyers, loggers, site preparation and reforestation contractors, and others involved with silvicultural operations about common-sense, economical and effective practices to minimize non-point source pollution (soil erosion and stream sedimentation) and thermal pollution. These minimum practices are called BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES and are commonly referred to as BMPs.
Tax Tips for Forest Landowners
This is a collection of documents published by the Forest Service. It includes previous versions of the “Annual Tax Tips for Forest Landowners” as well as other publications related to the tax treatment of timber and timberland.
Casualty Loss and Involuntary Conversion Applicable for Timberland Owners
A review of some of the Internal Revenue Service rules, regulations and or Revenue Rulings pertaining to Casualty Losses.
Forest Stewardship Program Map
Contacts and map.
How to Hire a Tree Service
Helpful suggestions for finding a tree service and avoiding many of the pitfalls involved
How to Take Pictures of Your Tree
When requested to send photographic images of your tree to an arborist for review, it is important to remember the following photography “Do’s” and “Don’ts.”
Is My Tree Safe?
All trees will fail at some point in their life, and all trees have some level of risk associated with them. Determining the likelihood of tree failure requires a significant level of experience and knowledge about how trees grow, how they fail, and what characteristics make a tree “risky.”