Header

Helene Hammered Private Timberlands

 

 

 

Based on preliminary damage assessments conducted by the Georgia Dept. of Agriculture, the Georgia Forestry Commission, and the University of Georgia, Hurricane Helene left behind an estimated $6.46 billion in damage to Georgia’s agriculture and forestry industries, more than three times the damage from Hurricane Michael in 2018.

The 60-100 mile per hour winds that raged from Valdosta to Augusta took a heavy toll mostly on privately owned timberlands. The latest timber loss estimates from the Georgia Forestry Commission and the UGA Warnell School of Forestry state 8.8 million acres of timber were ravaged. The impact on one of Georgia’s top five commodities, timber, is expected to be $1.28 billion.

Latest News

International Names Waters 2022 NA Dealer Of The Year

International Names Waters 2022 NA Dealer Of The Year

International Truck has announced Mississippi-based Waters Group as the 2022 North American Truck Dealer of the Year. The prominent award recognizes the top International Truck dealer for their commitment to provide industry-leading uptime and…

Hood Industries Building Plywood Facility In Mississippi

Hood Industries Building Plywood Facility In Mississippi

Hood Industries has announced plans to build a state-of-the-art plywood panel manufacturing facility in Beaumont in Perry County, Mississippi. The project represents a corporate investment of more than $200 million and will create 265 direct jobs….

Have A Question?

Send Us A Message