Invasive Plant Control Program
…include Non-native privet, Chinaberry, Japanese climbing fern and Chinese tallowtree (pictured above). We encourage landowners to join our efforts. Private, non-industrial landowners* who own at least 10 acres of forested…
Forest Biomass
…Assessment for Georgia (2021) PDF Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) GDEcD is the state’s lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small…
State Managed Forests
…in should be packed out, trash included. Education Scouting groups and other organizations are encouraged to use the area for outdoor education. The GFC staff is often available to provide…
Forest Certification Programs
…each has been approved and endorsed by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). Does GFC recommend certification? GFC neither recommends nor discourages forest certification. We do encourage…
Tree Seedlings
…be susceptible to another strain of the pathogen. Since it’s impossible to predict what fungal strain a plantation may encounter, a multi-family planting may provide more insurance. Find out more…
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…
Learn & Explore
…and encourage social interaction and outdoor exercise. Planting trees leaves a legacy for future generations to enjoy. In this section, learn about the benefits of trees and explore the celebrations,…
Forest Management & Conservation
…encourages landowners to obtain a Forest Management Plan from a professional forester. A Forest Stewardship Plan is a management plan that gives recommendations to enhance all resources on the property…
Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education® & Tree Line USA
…to facilitate experiences with trees as a learning tool. The program encourages schools and educators to create purposeful opportunities for students to interact with trees by offering resources as well…
Taxes & Estate Planning
Ad Valorem Tax Assessment of Timber Sold In Georgia, timber is taxed only once during the period of its growth and that is at the time of harvest or sale….
