Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia

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Resources

…Woolly Adelgid Overview info and resource documents for the hemlock woolly adelgid, originally from Asia, which was first discovered in the eastern U.S. in the 1950’s. It has since spread…

FAQs

…are derived from a number of mother trees and therefore more genetically diverse. Find out more about purchasing seedlings. Can I buy the most genetically advanced slash and loblolly pine…

Conservation Woodland Program

…usually what comes to mind for tree species in Georgia, there are actually 268 native trees found throughout the state. Being able to correctly identify and learn about the tree…

Reforestation

…planting of trees depends upon both the species and objectives of the landowner. Landowners planting strictly for timber production generally plant Loblolly, Slash or Longleaf pines and will tend to…

Ask The Arborist

…Tree Root Systems Generally, trees with structurally sound root systems do not fall, except during very high wind events. When trying to determine which trees have root systems that are…

Taxes & Estate Planning

…third category of being an active participant or materially participating in your timber business. Being an active participant qualifies management expenses, property taxes, and interest on indebtedness as being fully…

Forest Health

…the northeastern U.S., but there are no known infestations currently in Georgia. Hemlock Woolly Adelgid – Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) is an invasive insect native to Japan. This aphid-like insect…

Forest Biomass

…Merchantable Stem Wood The wood in the stems of sound trees greater than 5″ in diameter at breast height (dbh) has been traditionally used for lumber, wood panels, paper, and…