Water Quality & BMPs
…in an environmentally sensitive manner. We appreciate your patience! Our new links to these modules will be available soon. Forest Roads – information needed for proper planning, constructing, using and…
Carbon Sequestration
…The sale of “carbon credits” could provide a new opportunity for income on a regular, ongoing basis. Systems that match emission-dependent companies with tree growers have been developed in Georgia,…
Forest Certification
There are several benefits to pursing certification, including: Some Georgia forest product companies show a preference for purchasing certified timber. Regions with more certified forestland attract new industries that require…
Community Forestry Assistance
…space due to excessive requirements (for parking, streets, and other codes) that take away open space? What new codes, standards, and practices will make our city less paved and greener…
Storm Mitigation Planning
…when the time comes. New opportunities for economic and environmental use of woody debris may also be available. Helpful Resources Find sample emergency response plans, Do’s & Don’ts on managing…
Tree Ordinances
…by a tree board or department. How to develop new tree ordinances or revise existing ones. Get started: download GFC Tree Ordinance Development Guidebook. This guide was designed to assist…
Forest Utilization
The staff assist businesses and forest landowners by: marketing Georgia’s forest resources to attract new industries providing marketing, technical, and forest resource procurement support to existing industries establishing new product…
Human Resources Information
…of the employee’s salary contributed. Employees can contribute additional amounts to the 401(K) and 457 programs, pre-tax, but these are not matched by employer contributions. New employees are eligible to…
Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD)
GDEcD is the state’s lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small businesses, aligning workforce education and training with in-demand jobs, locating new markets for Georgia products, and planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development.
Report Card for Georgia’s Forestland Released
A new report shows Georgia’s forests are healthy today and are ready to meet the needs of tomorrow, if we’re mindful of some emerging trends. The 2019 “Sustainability Report for…
