MFR (May ’25), Forest Business
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10.28.2024
The Georgia Forestry Commission estimates that Hurricane Helene caused $1.3B in timber losses in Georgia. As of October 21st, 2024, 91 Georgia counties have been declared federal disaster areas (DR-4830-GA) eligible for individual and/or public assistance. Many timber owners in and near these areas have suffered significant timber losses. While full recovery will take time, […]
03.08.2024
Pine sawtimber and chip-n-saw stumpage prices in Georgia stabilized during the fourth quarter of 2023 following three consecutive quarters of decline. However, pine pulpwood stumpage prices continued to fall during the quarter.
02.23.2024
Stephen Kinane MS ’14, PhD ’20, taught an algorithm to recognize a pine sapling in an image of a forest. To properly program an algorithm, researchers teach AI to understand different backgrounds and lighting patterns, detailing what differentiates a sapling from other vegetation and the forest floor, and more.
