Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
…Most recently, more than two million acres of Georgia forests were impacted by Hurricane Michael in October 2018. The value of this damage was estimated at $762,683,909 and meant generational…
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…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020
…trees that are beginning to fade from full green. Winds generated from Hurricane Delta could thin out the canopies this weekend on ridge tops and in the gaps. Hurricane Delta,…
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…
Forestry Intern’s Experience at GFC
Guest Blog by Colin Kane Clemson University Student My name is Colin Kane, and I am working towards my Forest Resource Management degree at Clemson University. This summer, I interned…
Local Forester Named GFC 2020 Forester of the Year
…field forester, assisting southwest Georgia landowners in all aspects of forest management, he took on a tremendous amount of responsibility in response to Hurricane Michael devastation. He is a shining…
Christmas Tree Vendor Directory
…Tue: CLOSED Wed: CLOSED Thu: CLOSED Fri: 10AM-5PM Sat: 10AM-5PM Sun: NOON-5PM Holly Hill Tree Farm Ruth Cantrell / Dave Horton 276 Woodland Lane Dahlonega, GA, 30533 Phone: 678-897-9009 County:…
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…
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.
