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….

National Timber Tax Website

A reference source for timberland landowners; also for accountants, attorneys, consulting foresters and other professionals who work with timberland owners regarding the tax treatment of timber related activities.

Sirex Woodwasp in Georgia

…of pines could be impacted including several of tremendous commercial importance: Loblolly (Pinus taeda), Shortleaf (Pinus echinata), and Slash (Pinus elliottii). Sirex noctilio has the potential to use Georgia’s southern…

Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021

…dramatically changing the views seen from overlooks and valleys. Chestnut oak, red oak, and white oak have made significant changes as they are currently exhibiting shades of gold, brown, and…

Guest Blog – McIntosh SEED

…not unique; through professional surveys, many African American landowners have discovered that the boundaries of their property extend beyond what they thought or were told. In our quest to help…

New School Year – New Tools to Learn About Natural Resources

…decision-makers, educators, parents, and others learn about the importance of our natural resources. At the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) our mission is to provide leadership, service, and education to protect…

Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022

…should be in the foothills of mountains, sheltered mountain valleys, and elevations generally less than 2,000 feet. Species specifics: Maple – Yellow, orange, red, and fading in upper elevations. Yellow…

Benefits of Outdoor Exercise

…time, gatherings with friends, and a tempting array of food and drink. We all know that moderation is one of the keys to good health, and there’s another one we…

Forest Inventory Analysis

…forest survey of Georgia. Field work began in November 1995 and was completed in April 1998. Six previous surveys, completed in 1936, 1953, 1961, 1972, 1982, and 1989 provide statistics…