VERRA – Verified Carbon Standard

Verra develops and manages standards that help countries, the private sector and civil society achieve their sustainable development and climate action goals.

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.

Forestry Education Tools at Hand Through New Websites

…waste, climate change and green jobs, among others. Activities support critical thinking skills, incorporate technology and use differentiated instruction. Materials provide educators the tools they need to bring the environment…

New Online Tool Tracks Georgia Wildfire Activity

…new service, click https://georgiafc.firesponse.com/public. For successful connectivity, ensure that Java Script is installed and that only supported browsers such as Google Chrome are used. Slow internet speeds may hamper proper…

Timber Buyers Directory

…Phone 2: 770-773-5754 Fax: 706-629-1516 Burgundy Timber Trey Long, III Title: Timber Buyer Bainbridge, GA 39819 Phone 1: 229-224-5421 Phone 2: Fax: 229-758-6628 t_mlong@bellsouth.net Burgundy Timber, Inc. Clint Beckham Title:…

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Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia

…but the coastal region of the state is indicated as low risk on the national risk map and this may not take into account the coastal climate factor. Two of…

Georgia’s Forest Action Plan

…trees and forests. Manage and restore trees and forests to mitigate and adapt to global climate change. A Collaborative Process GFC worked collaboratively with key partners in numerous disciplines, which…

Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1

…information about the EPD summer burn ban go to https://epd.georgia.gov/ and click on “Open Burning Rules for Georgia” under Popular Topics, or call the EPD District Office serving your area….

GFC Seedling Sales Open!

…superior form and is disease resistant. Longleaf pine and Virginia pine are also offered. All of these GFC seedlings are adapted to Georgia’s unique climate and soils. They’ve been cultured…