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…atmosphere and trap, or sequester, the carbon in the trunk, roots, branches, and leaves; a segment of the carbon cycle. One acre of managed southern pine forest can sequester one…
Fire Risk Rising Rapidly with Onset of Cold Front
…humidity levels to drop and vegetation to dry out quickly as early as Saturday morning. “These conditions will cause fires to burn rapidly and with higher intensity,” said Georgia Forestry…
Vigilance Urged as Insect-Attacks Emerge
…weekly average count. The average number of SPB per-trap per-day was 16.5, which is considered in the low range. Echols County had the greatest overall SPB per-trap per-day catch at…
Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021
…shifting a variety of reds Sassafras – shows a variety of yellow, orange, and red Sweetgum – fading to dull red and maroon Hickory – rapidly shifting from green to…
Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
…to yellow. Birch – Rapidly shifting to yellow and gold. Oak – Green fading to light green and bright orange. Hickory – Green fading to yellow or brown. Estimated percentage…
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia
…is capable of rapid population growth. In the Southeast, mild winters also allow greater numbers of HWA to survive the winter, leading to higher population grown than in the northeastern…
Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests
…many cases the invasive species does not have any natural predators in the new location. This can allow it to grow in population and spread rapidly. When this happens, the…
Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021
…date: 95% Leaf retention will likely be short-lived as winter rapidly approaches. Scenic drive: From I-75, take Hwy 136 to the top of Lookout Mountain. Continue on 136 to Cloudland…
GEORGIA FORESTS: A RENEWABLE INSURANCE POLICY
…trends and challenges to forest stability. Many of the challenges are related to Georgia’s rapid population growth and urban sprawl. Changing land use has a ripple effect that often affects…
High Fire Danger Prompts Outdoor Burning Warnings this Weekend
…with recent rainfall, the ability to control open burning under these weather conditions will be difficult,” Sorrells said. “Resulting wildfires could spread rapidly and cause harm to people, damage to…
