Georgia, Florida Record Increased BMP Performance
According to a report in the Southeastern Wood Producers Assn. Out of the Woods publication, both Georgia and Florida loggers and landowners recorded impressive best management practices (BMPs) compliance based on 2023 surveys in both states.
Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore notes that the 2023 96.8% compliance rate is four points better than the last survey in 2021, and that all categories recorded improvements and are at 90%+ compliance. In Florida, state Forest Service Director Rick Dolan reports 5.5 million acres under the BMP monitoring program, and the most recent BMP Implementation Survey showed a 99.1% overall compliance rate.
Latest News
CPTC Teaching Loggers Of Tomorrow
The wood basket of the world, suffering a shortage in experienced loggers has resulted in Coastal Pines Technical College in Waycross, Ga., creating a curriculum designed to teach high schoolers the basics of forestry and timber harvesting. CPTC forestry instructor...
Doosan Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Doosan executives and equipment dealers from the region were present to celebrate the opening of the second Doosan parts distribution center in North America. The event included a guided tour of the new 57,000 sq. ft. parts distribution center – which became...
Have A Question?
Send Us A Message