Barbara Dunn

This economic report quantifies the economic benefits of Georgia's forest industry in 2024, analyzing its direct and total impacts on the state's economy. Key focus areas include measuring economic activity by output, employment, and compensation, comparing its performance against other manufacturing sectors, assessing its fiscal contributions to the state budget, and detailing its regional economic impact across Georgia's 12 regional commissions. The report highlights the industry's significant role in supporting employment, wages, and overall business revenue within the state.

This Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for Union County, Georgia, serves as an update to the 2011 plan, created in 2025. It aims to assess local wildfire hazards, identify strategic investments for risk mitigation, and promote preparedness within the county's mountain communities. Key objectives include pinpointing high-risk areas in the five fire districts, providing clear mitigation information and resources, and securing funding. The plan outlines recommendations for becoming a Fire Adapted Community, covering individual, neighborhood, and community-wide actions, as well as strategies for fuel treatments, ecological restoration, and enhancing district capacity and emergency preparedness.

This report, published in January 2026, details the work of Georgia's Forestry Task Force, established to address challenges facing the state's forest products industry following mill closures and natural disasters. It outlines a strategic path forward with actionable recommendations aimed at bolstering the forest sector, diversifying markets, and securing long-term sustainability. Key objectives include identifying immediate priorities, policy and investment recommendations, fostering stakeholder engagement, and addressing the human impact of industry decline. The report proposes initiatives such as a mass timber state office, expanded Georgia Grown Wood Products Marketing, and a Georgia Forestry Innovation Initiative to drive economic growth and reinforce the state's position as a national leader in forestry.

This 10-year Forest Stewardship Plan for Sample Farm emphasizes a balanced approach to resource management. The plan outlines objectives and recommendations across key areas including timber, wildlife, recreation, aesthetics, and soil and water conservation. It aims to sustain a healthy forest, enhance wildlife habitat, maintain recreational opportunities, and protect natural resources through practices such as prescribed burning, thinning, and best management practices for soil and water.

This Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for Union County Fire Protection District serves as an update, focusing on assessing local wildfire hazards, mitigating risks, and promoting preparedness within Union County's mountain communities and its five fire districts. Key objectives include identifying high-risk areas, providing clear mitigation information and resources, and securing funding for wildfire prevention and mitigation projects. The plan emphasizes fostering a 'Fire Adapted Community' through recommendations for individual homeowners, neighborhoods, and the broader community, covering aspects such as defensible space, home hardening, evacuation preparedness, improved accessibility for firefighters, and strategic fuel treatments, all aimed at enhancing resilience and protecting lives and property.