GA Forestry Commission Set to Launch Leaf Watch 2023
…“The GFC team is proud to provide the details that help Georgians get the most out of this great time of year.” The Georgia Forestry Commission Leaf Watch feature was…
Natural Disaster Recovery
…storm. PDF Storm Mitigation Template Community Forest Storm Mitigation Plan for Georgia Communities Template PDF Storm Mitigation Workbook Community Forest Storm Mitigation Planning for Georgia Communities Workbook PDF Timber Impact…
Southern Pine Beetles
…location within Georgia. The data further suggests that Piedmont populations increase to epidemic levels every six to 10 years, while those in the Mountain region occur every 12 years, with…
Law Enforcement
…Bill 790 to enforce any law relating to the protection, security, conservation, or sale of forest/timber resources. GFC receives and evaluates complaints concerning timber transactions. Investigators are assigned to complaints,…
New School Year – New Tools to Learn About Natural Resources
…much vacation fun as possible, teachers across the state are already preparing to welcome students back for the new school year. We are here to help! Whether it’s within the…
Timber Products
…Certificate of Harvest is required for anyone in pine straw production. A 10-year-old pine stand can yield up to 100 bales per acre every 3 years. Older stands can yield…
Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp
…own children will one day make as campers as well. Due to COVID, the camp has not taken place in the past two years, but this year, this year, we’re…
Searching for the Next “Great American Tree”
…provide, The American Grove is sponsoring the 5th annual Great American Tree Competition. The American Grove, an online community of tree enthusiasts, promotes the Great American Tree Competition (GATC) every…
Conservation Woodland Program
…property taxes. Landowners must promise to maintain their lands in the designated use (agriculture, forestry, or environmentally sensitive) for 10 years. Landowners can re-enroll after 10 years if they wish…
Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia
…achievements. Georgia Forestry Protection Chief Frank Sorrells said the North Zone County Unit of the Year Award was presented to employees in the Elbert/Franklin/Hart/Madison Unit. “Each employee completed 51-70 hours…
