Ecosystem services are the things that nature provides that directly benefit people. Read this publication to learn more about the benefits of ecosystem services.
Forest Certifications Programs
Learn about Forest Certifications Programs and status and recommendations in the South.
The State of America’s Forests
The forestlands of the United States tell a fascinating story about humankind and its relationship with the land. Read about it in the The State of America’s Forests.
Georgia Forests and Drinking Water Forum Emphasizes Partnership and Collaboration
Sixty-five leaders from the forestry and drinking water sectors gathered in Savannah on Nov. 17 and 18 for the first Georgia Forests and Drinking Water Forum to explore the connections between forests and drinking water and how the two sectors could work together to sustain Georgia’s forest and water resources.
Georgia’s Forests’ Leftovers Becoming A Major Source Of Renewable Energy
After a timber company makes its plywood or paper, there’s leftover sawdust and wood shavings. These leftovers are called woody biomass and in Georgia, they’re becoming a big source of renewable energy.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Reopens Comment Period on Proposed Listing of The Northern Long-Eared Bat
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) recently announced that it is reopening the comment period on its proposal to list the Northern Long-Eared Bat (NLEB) as endangered.
Summit on Forests and Water: Potential Breakthrough Opportunity for Key Forestry Message?
The impact of privately owned forests on the quality and quantity of Georgia’s drinking water is remarkable, and well understood within the forestry community. However, it is unlikely that the state’s citizens and leaders often make the connection between a glass of clean drinking water and Georgia’s forests.
Governor Deal Signs Agreement to Deepen Savannah Harbor
After 15 years of studies, lawsuits and bureaucratic delays, on Oct. 8, state and federal officials signed the final paperwork necessary for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project to begin, ensuring that larger cargo ships arriving via the soon-to-be-expanded Panama Canal can reach the state’s busy port.
EPA Extends WOTUS Comment Period to Nov. 14
On Oct. 6, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it would extend the comment period for the second time on the proposed “Waters of the United States” rule. The deadline to submit comments has been extended from Oct. 20 to Nov. 14.