Landowner Resources
…determination will depend upon individual contact with the mills. PDF 2019 Georgia’s Best Management Practices for Forestry Manual The purpose of this manual is to inform landowners, foresters, timber buyers,…
History
…like to know even more details about the history of GFC and forest management in Georgia, this PDF provides an in-depth account. History of the Georgia Forestry Commission GFC Centennial…
Prescribed Burn
…for more details. PDF Prescribed Burn Certification Affidavit Form PDF Prescribed Burn Plan – 2021 Update A resource for all GFC personnel when conducting prescribed burn assistance for landowners and…
Prescribed Fire in Georgia – A Strategic Plan 2008-2020
Helpful resource for detailed information on prescribed burning
Storm Damage: Information for Landowners
Storms cause varying degrees of damage to forests and damage can be highly variable across affected areas of the landscape. Landowner objectives for the forest will help determine what actions are needed to restore the health and productivity of the forest resource. View steps to take after any storm.
Forest Access Road and Firebreak Restoration Project: Hurricane Michael Relief Package
…Idalia Timber Impact Assessment Georgia August 30, 2023 The goal of the Timber Impact Assessment survey is to determine the current overall damage to the forest in Georgia and to…
History of the Georgia Forestry Commission
This document provides a detailed history of GFC and forest management in Georgia.
Human Resources Information
…participate in the plan immediately after hire. Employees can elect up to the annual maximum determined by the IRS. Annual Leave Full time employees accrue 10 hours paid annual leave…
Generating Value through Forest Carbon – An Introduction
Individuals seeking facts about the forestry carbon marketplace can easily be overwhelmed by the amount of information available. Confusing and contradictory details can make it very hard to assess income potential or assign appropriate risk. This guide seeks to provide answers to the most frequently asked questions about forestry carbon and help direct further investigation.
Standards for Forest Stewardship Plans & Renewals
Georgia’s Forest Stewardship Program utilizes the unprecedented cooperation of resource professionals from both the public and private sector with backgrounds in forestry, wildlife biology, soil science, and recreation management. Working together, they produce detailed and comprehensive management plans called Forest Stewardship Plans for landowners enrolled in the program.
