Laurel Wilt Disease Associated with Redbay Ambrosia Beetle
…albidum), pondspice (Litsea aestivalis), pondberry (Lindera melissifolia – federally endangered), silk bay (Persea humilis), bay Laurel (Lourus nobilis), and camphortree (Cinnamomum camphora.) This insect/disease infestation complex is projected to continue…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…break a work environment. At the GFC, we’re committed to constantly growing and striving to become the best versions of ourselves, both for each other and for the communities we…
Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program
…and the Community Forestry Assistance Act of the 1990 Farm Bill, has allocated funding to the Georgia Forestry Commission for statewide distribution, in partnership with the Georgia Tree Council. To…
GFC Applications for the Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share Program (SPB) and Invasive Plant Control Cost Share Program (IPCP).
The Georgia Forestry Commission is now accepting applications for two programs that provide financial incentives to help landowners manage their forestland. The purpose of the Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share…
Reforestation
…Seedlings are available to the public on a first come-first serve basis. Orders can be delivered to and picked up at any GFC office across the state without additional charge….
Southern Pine Beetle and Invasive Plant Control Cost Share Programs Now Accepting Applications!
Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) and Invasive Plant Control Cost Share Programs Now Accepting Applications! The Georgia Forestry Commission is currently accepting applications for two programs that provide financial incentives to…
Timber Products
Here are some interesting facts about some of the many products that come from Georgia’s trees: Timber Products Pulpwood for paper, saw timber lumber, poles, and veneer logs are valuable…
Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP)
…and native flora (and fauna) can be completely displaced. Eligibility Private non-industrial landowners, which means any private individual, group, association, corporation, Indian tribe or other native groups, other private legal…
Taxes & Estate Planning
…and measured also qualifies for capital gains treatment under the provisions of Section 631 of the Internal Revenue Code and are commonly referred to as pay-as-you-cut or unit price sales….
My Firewise Experience
…the tasks needed for the project. Some of the tasks were completing an online fire safety course, attending a Firewise community meeting in Hiawassee, completing a Firewise risk assessment of…
