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Georgia-Pacific Plans To Build Mill At Talladega
From: Southern Loggin' Times Editors Georgia-Pacific reports that it plans to build a $100 million sawmill in Talladega, Ala. at the site of a plywood plant that GP closed in 2008. Construction of the 300,000 sq. ft. operation is scheduled to begin immediately with an...
AFC Forest Firefighters Receive Arkansas Razorback Plaque
Arkansas Forestry Commission wildland firefighters with the Razorback Crew were presented an appreciation plaque recently by TUSK IV, official mascot of the Arkansas Razorbacks, and the Keith Stokes family for their service on a 28-day assignment at the Lolo Peak...
Florida Forest Service Personnel Staging To Respond To Hurricane Irma
Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced that more than 100 Florida Forest Service personnel, as well as aircraft, off-road vehicles and mobile command posts, are preparing to respond to Hurricane Irma and assist in search and rescue missions, debris...
Emerald Ash Borer Spreads Into South Carolina, Wisconsin
The invasive Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has spread in Wisconsin - entering five new counties - and entered South Carolina, prompting officials to enact more serious quarantine protocols. Wisconsin state officials are confirming the presence of the EAB in five new...
NWTF Airing Shows Highlighting Sustainable Forest Management In Tennessee
Beginning the week of August 28, The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) will air the first episode of a two-part series, titled “Tennessee’s Private Forests,” on “Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt.” to demonstrate how natural resources professionals and local...
Texas A&M: Financial Assistance Through Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program
Texas A&M Forest Service is accepting applications for the 2017 Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program. Through this cost-share program eligible forest landowners can receive financial and technical assistance related to reducing the threat of future SPB...
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