Athens, GA · Clarke County
Timber Harvest Notice Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to notify Athens-Clarke County about planned timber harvesting and provide site and canopy information.
What this form is
This application notifies the Planning Department of planned timber harvesting and records the project address, applicant and property owner details, acreage, and canopy information. Submit it with a site plan and the Georgia Forestry Commission Notice of Timber Harvesting Activity form; the application also identifies possible right-of-way permit and bond requirements. The notice is valid until harvesting is completed according to the submitted site plan.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants planning timber harvesting in Athens-Clarke County use this application and provide the required notice and site plan.
How to submit it
The form lists the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department at 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601. It requires one copy of the application, site plan, and Georgia Forestry Commission notice form.
About notarization
This application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it, and the attached timber notice form requires no sworn or notarized step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Timber Harvest Notice Application and review its submittal requirements.
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Complete The Application
Enter the project, applicant, property owner, acreage, canopy, and proposed-use information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather The Required Attachments
Include a site plan and the Georgia Forestry Commission Notice of Timber Harvesting Activity form; check whether a right-of-way permit or bond applies.
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Submit To The Planning Department
Submit one copy of each required item to the Planning Department at 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Timber Harvest Notice Application for?
- It notifies the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department of planned timber harvesting and collects project, property, acreage, and canopy details.
- What should I include with the application?
- The application lists one copy each of the application, a site plan, and the Georgia Forestry Commission Notice of Timber Harvesting Activity form. A right-of-way permit or $5,000 bond or letter of credit may also be required.
- How do I submit the Timber Harvest Notice Application?
- The form lists the Planning Department at 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601. It calls for one copy of the application and specified attachments.
- Do I need a notary for the Timber Harvest Notice Application?
- No. The application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it, and the attached timber notice form requires no sworn or notarized step.
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