29. The Biggest Mistakes People Make in the Woods with Troy Clymer and Jeff Kastle

Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum!

In today’s episode, GFC Forest Management Chief Troy Clymer and Management Forester Jeff Kastle, recipient of the 2025 U.S. Forest Service Forester Award, share the most common (and often most costly) mistakes they see landowners make across Georgia’s forests. From selling timber without multiple bids and skipping a forest management plan to overlooking early warning signs of insects and invasive species, they offer practical advice, real-world stories, and simple steps that can help landowners protect their investment and become better stewards of their land.

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Troy Clymer
Chief of Forest Management 
Georgia Forestry Commission
tclymer@gfc.state.ga.us

Jeff Kastle
Management Forester, Region II
Georgia Forestry Commission
jkastle@gfc.state,ga.us

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