Previous research has found that the manner in which forests are managed reveals forest
owners' goals and management preferences for their properties. In this study, we attempt to …

Maritime forests are coastal ecosystems that stabilize coastlines, recharge aquifers, and
provide protection against storm surges. The range of these forests has been decreasing …

Forests owned by individuals and family landowners account for about two-thirds of
Georgia's private forests. This study provides a snapshot of the status and trend of forest …

This study analyses the implementation of the Forest Land Protection Act (FLPA) program in
Georgia, USA and assesses the effectiveness of the program in forest conservation and …

Coastal ecosystems are critically important habitats for the services they provide on a global
and local scale. Maritime forests are found within the southern Atlantic coast, and they serve …

The effects of midrotation competition control and fertilization were studied in two loblolly
pine stands in the Coastal Plain of Georgia. The use of fertilizer or herbicide alone did not …

Private forests account for more than 90% of the forestland in Georgia. They provide vital
economic products, essential environmental and ecological benefits, and abundant …

The aim of this dissertation is to investigate family forest owners' preferences towards
payments for ecosystem services (PES) programs. The research considers three factors, 1) …