Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…and cars stayed in garages, greenhouse gas emissions – the main contributor to the warming world – dropped 6 percent. The reprieve proved short-lived. The amount of carbon dioxide shot…
STEM & Forestry
…distinguish them in certain forestry careers. A common tool used in forestry is GIS (geographic information system). GIS creates, manages, analyzes, and maps data related to its geographic location. Mills…
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…
Longleaf Restoration
…three years) Completion of practices Compliance with highly erodible land and wetland requirements Benefits: High cost share rate- 75% of state averages Technical assistance in developing plan for implementation of…
Care For Your Trees
…and species of each tree in your yard changes to its structure over time, such as small or discolored leaves, premature leaf loss and the presence of mushrooms or fungus…
Sustainable Forest Management in Georgia (2008)
Georgia’s forests are being sustainably managed to meet the numerous needs of our state today. To ensure our forests will continue to meet the ever increasing demands of future generations, many challenges must be met. This initial report, submitted to the General Assembly on July 1, 2008, highlights the conditions of our forest resources, along with the challenges and opportunities being faced by Georgia’s forest managers and owners.
GFC Seedling Sales Open!
…our online catalog at GaSeedlings.org and note your favorites. You’ll be glad to see that prices have not changed since last season. Don’t forget that popular species and packages can…
Landowners Can Help Reduce Wildfire in Georgia
…you remember the requirements, so be sure to check them out: Burn Notification Changes. One aspect of the new law, the requirement for sunup to sundown only burning, is a…
NIDIS Drought Alert Emails: Get Local Drought Conditions in Your Inbox
…National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) to deliver these alerts with the latest changes to local U.S. Drought Monitor conditions. Now, NIDIS and NCEI are expanding this climate service by…
Forests Continue to Grow Georgia’s Economy
…dollars from the sale of a wide variety of products, along with industry wages and salaries, circulate through the state to benefit Georgia. “We take great pride in our abundant…
