Help at Hand for Michael-Struck GA Landowners
…of the documented cost. The average cost of clearing debris from forestland across the Southeast is about $500 per acre. Cost share may be limited per taxpayer identification number and…
Forest Access Road and Firebreak Restoration Project: Hurricane Michael Relief Package
…17 miles long. These storms affected a number of landscapes across the state, including urban, suburban and rural areas. Timber Tax Credit program More information about the Timber Tax Credit…
Appreciating “Good Fire” in the Forest
…a number of benefits for the land,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “When the forest floor’s litter layer has been reduced, the risk of devastating wildfire is also…
Sustainability Report for Georgia’s Forests – January 2024
Report details the condition of the state’s 24-million acres of forestland. It outlines the numerous economic, environmental, and social benefits of Georgia’s forests and details specific challenges to the resource that provided more than 141,000 jobs and generated nearly $42 billion in economic value to the state in 2022.
The Value of Conservation Easements in Georgia
Intact forestlands provide numerous benefits. However, as these areas are fragmented and disappear, so do the irreplaceable benefits they provide. The donated conservation easement, then, is the most logical legal tool to secure long-term conservation in Georgia.
Georgia Wood-Using Industries Directory
Search by Company Name, County, Mill Type or other Info 151 Hoyt Sawmill Physical Address: 5930 Highway 151 LaFayette, GA 30728 County: Walker Mill Size: A Mailing Address: P. O….
UNG Ecological Protection Lab
The University of North Georgia (UNG) Ecological Protection Lab (formerly the Beetle Lab) has led in regional efforts to protect the Eastern Hemlock from the invasive Wooly Adelgid by initiating biological control efforts through the rearing and release of predatory beetles to reduce adelgid numbers and impacts.
Wildland Brush Slip-In Unit
ICS Type 6/7 Engine – Tanks are constructed of 3/16” aluminum and are baffled to meet current NFPA specifications
Cogongrass in Georgia
…and plant regeneration, wildlife habitat, forage, and ecological diversity. Cogongrass infestations are being found primarily in south Georgia, but is capable of growing throughout the state. It grows in numerous…
Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature
…Worth County Unit and the Decatur-Seminole County Unit share the honor for their numerous outstanding accomplishments. In addition to being recognized for fulfilling GFC’s mission of leadership, service, and education…
