Timber Operations

In compliance with legislation that updated OCGA 12-6-24, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has launched an easy-to-use, statewide harvest notification website, which has replaced the need for permitting on the county level. The changes to OCGA 12-6-24 came out of HB 897 passed in 2020. The specifics within 897 were developed by a timber harvest ordinance working group put together by the Georgia Forestry Association (GFA). The task force was made up of county officials, ACCG, GFC, GFA, timber harvesters, and partners in the forest industry who recognize that an equitable and uniform system for timber harvesting is vital for the security of Georgia’s $36.3 billion forest products industry.

Follow the link provided for information concerning Timber Harvesting in Banks County.