About
…landowners and communities the marketing and use of forest resources and nature services growing and selling quality tree seedlings for planting GFC is an equal opportunity employer and service provider….
Forest Industry
…plantation acres, total timberland acreage and privately-owned timberland acreage than any other state in the US is home to the largest hardwood sawmill in the US and the largest recycled…
Forest Health
…– Laurel wilt disease is a deadly vascular disease of plants in the laurel family (Lauraceae). It is caused by the fungus Harringtonia lauricola and vectored by the redbay ambrosia…
Longleaf Restoration
…it as part of the ranking process Landowner will be notified by NRCS of acceptance or refusal Landowner must complete practices in a proper timeline recommended by GFC Landowner reports…
Reforestation
…Some landowners will encounter problems that are unique to their specific lands. If you need advice, contact your local GFC office. A qualified forester will be able to offer assistance….
Forest Biomass
…industry in Georgia? Estimates are that one large biorefinery would have a $100 million direct impact and a much larger indirect impact on the Georgia economy annually. Find out more…
Fire Weather
…(Lavdas, 1996) and is designed to assist with planning prescribed burns in the Southern United States. VSmoke is a simple gaussian smoke dispersion model that calculates isopleths of surface smoke…
Wildfire Prevention
…percent of all wildfires in the state. Debris burning is categorized into different types: Yard leaf piles – the most common cause of wildfires Agricultural Forestry site preparation Construction land…
Firefighting Training & Resources
…height All leather uppers (No synthetic collars or panels) Lace-up (no zippers) Defined heel Oil resistant soles Rating of Good or Better on sole heat resistance Non-slip sole – NO…
Care For Your Trees
…wounds from lawnmowers leaning decayed wood wood splitting or cracks large dead branches cavities damage to roots from construction or trenching soil mounding at the base ivy or vines growing…