Every year, the Georgia SFI Implementation publishes a Sustainable Forests newsletter for landowners, focusing on a specific forestry topic. Descriptions of each issue and PDFs to download and print are available here.
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Issue 1: Forestry BMPs Forestry Best Management Practices (BMPs) are the focus of this issue that includes an overview of BMPs, a Q&A that provides some “Compelling Reasons to Follow BMPs” and tips on maintaining “visual quality” of your forest. Download now. |
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Issue 2: Sustainable Forestry and Wildlife Developed in cooperation with the Wildlife Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, topics include: Getting the “Big Picture on Wildlife Conservation”, a Q&A on Wildlife Action Plans and Wildlife Habitat “Issues & Solutions.” Download now. |
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Issue 3: The Reforestation Issue An update on tree planting and the many factors influencing the growth and productivity of Southern forests. Also included are: Tips for Successful Reforestation, information on Longleaf pine restoration and U.S. forest area over time. Download now. |
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Issue 4: The Harvesting Issue Provides landowners with information and tips on selling timber and planning a timber harvest. Addresses topics such as choosing a logger, critical forestry BMPs and contracts. Download now. |
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Issue 5: The Timber Stand Improvement Issue Profiles a family forest owner in the Georgia Piedmont with an eye toward practices and resources that you may be able to put to use on your land. Download now. |
Go to More Resources for more online help or contact us to request a SFI Landowner Information Packet.