GA: Why they hate LEED in Georgia

Treehugger: They grow a lot of pine trees in the State of Georgia, mostly for pulpwood. Not much of it is FSC certified; the Forest Stewardship Council permits plantations under its Principle 10, but "promotes the restoration and conservation of natural forests." and tries to limit clear-cutting " to ensure that forest managers provide adequate habitat for species associated with large trees or decaying trees and dead wood. The expectation applies to all stands, silvicultural systems, and harvest objectives."

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