Tree Ordinances
…trees. A well-designed tree ordinance can take months or years for communities to write, but can provide many benefits to people living in the community. Tree ordinances should be formulated…
Forest Stewardship Program
…Steering Committee along with the Georgia Forestry Commission have a discussion about partnerships, legacy, and other topics related to #stewardship in #Georgia. #forestry #gatrees #education #prescribedfire #forest #legacy #partnerships Video…
Doing Business in Georgia
…major municipal bond rating agencies 76 countries have a consular, trade, or chamber of commerce office in the state More than 2,500 internationally owned facilities representing 52 countries do business…
Shortleaf Pine & Oak Restoration in the Georgia Cumberlands Cost Share Project
…reforestation with shortleaf pine, prescribed burning, herbicide applications, and thinning (both pre-commercial and commercial). The rates are $150/acre for reforestation, $15/acre for prescribed burning, $40/acre for herbicide work, $25/acre for…
Georgia Burn Notification Law Changing
…we can bring that number down significantly, together.” The Georgia Forestry Commission has launched a communication campaign emphasizing the new changes that must be taken before burning: adequate space between…
Grant Program Funds Tree Plantings
…partnerships, establish and build new ones, and create relationships between a community and its local Georgia Forestry Commission personnel and resources. To learn more about this program, go to https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/georgia-releaf-grant-program/….
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.
2020 Soil Injector/Soil Drench Kit Loan Program
Soil injectors are provided by the Georgia Forestry Commission to aid those interested in treating their own trees. The injectors are loaned out free of charge but a $250 deposit is required.
Taxes & Estate Planning
…passive loss rules: Investor Passive Active participant (materially participating) in a trade or business As a general rule, you will receive the best tax advantages if you are in the…
Trees and Drought
Drought is a main contributing factor to shade tree decline. Extended drought can influence the health of shade trees by the loss of absorbing roots.
