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Georgia Forestry Commission details hurricane cleanup, mitigation programs and equipment requests
Summary
The Georgia Forestry Commission told the committee it cleared thousands of miles of roads after Hurricane Helene, mapped forest damage and requested capital funds for enclosed‑cab tractors and a firefighting helicopter to support recovery and increased wildfire risk.
Georgia Forestry Commission Director Johnny Sabo briefed the appropriations subcommittee on post‑Hurricane Helene response, longer‑term wildfire risk and capital requests to replace open‑cab equipment.
Director Sabo said the commission reorganized into five regions last year to improve command and control and that crews cleared approximately 40,000 miles of roads in a 12‑day period following the storm. The commission reported a rapid field assessment program that established roughly 2,800 sample plots to help estimate timber damage; the director said the initial cleanup…
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