Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) Cost Share
Restoration Pine Planting - $80/acre
Basic Provisions:
- Only SPB harvested areas are eligible
- Eligible species: Loblolly, Slash, Shortleaf, and White Pine
- A maximum of 550 and a minimum of 300 seedlings should be planted per acre
- Lump sum payment to include all practices the forester requires to prepare the site, plant the seedlings for successful establishment of pine stand
- Any components already accomplished (such as site preparation or burning) are not eligible for cost share
- 5+ acres
Your GFC forester can evaluate the site with you and help you formulate a plan to perform any site preparation that is needed to insure good stand establishment and evaluate planting quality to insure that your trees are properly planted. Matching the correct species to the site is crucial to expect good long term results and your GFC forester can help with this important decision.
To apply for this practice, contact your local county GFC forester.
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| Harvested area being hand planted with dibble bar |
Loblolly Pine is the most common species of pine found in Georgia and can be a good investment if properly managed. Keeping stands at proper densities can help with vigor and natural resistance to the southern pine beetle.
Slash Pine has a natural resistance to attacks from the southern pine beetle and is a good choice on some coastal and poorly drained sites. Some sites require bedding to expect good survival and early growth.
