{"slug":"ga-gfc-forest-management-plans","name":"Free Forest Management and Stewardship Plans","provider":{"name":"Georgia Forestry Commission","type":"state"},"organization":null,"country":"US","region":"GA","locality":null,"scope":"regional","audience":["landowner","farmer"],"kind":"technical_assistance","benefit":"A custom forest management plan written by a GFC forester at no charge, plus advice on harvesting, forest health, reforestation and prescribed burning","summary":"Georgia Forestry Commission foresters write management plans tailored to a landowner's goals and give advice on timber harvesting, forest health, reforestation, prescribed burn plans and best management practices. Larger properties with several land uses can request a more detailed Forest Stewardship Plan written by natural resource professionals.","eligibility":"Georgia forest landowners; no acreage minimum is stated. The request form asks for the Georgia county where the land sits.","how_to_apply":"Fill in the online request form on the Management Plans & Advice page or the Request a Forest Stewardship Plan form; the forest management team then contacts you. You can also contact your local GFC office or call 1-800-436-7442. Stewardship questions: Chris Howell, (912) 515-6309, chowell@gfc.state.ga.us.","url":"https://gatrees.org/forest-management-conservation/management-plans-advice/","source_url":"https://gatrees.org/forest-management-conservation/forest-stewardship-program/","season":null,"program_status":"active","lat":null,"lng":null,"data_note":null,"updated_at":"2026-11-08T00:02:20.743Z","page_url":"https://treerm.org/residents/programs/ga-gfc-forest-management-plans","markdown_url":"https://treerm.org/residents/programs/ga-gfc-forest-management-plans.md","license":"CC-BY-4.0"}