Christmas Tree Vendor Directory
…Exit 221, go west 5 miles on Jonesboro Rd., left on Babbs Mill Rd, follow signs 1 1/2 miles to farm. From US19/41, East on McDonough Rd. 2 1/2 miles,…
Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022
…reds. Yellow poplar – Increased amounts of yellows showing through. Dogwood – Red and burgundy. Sourwood – Signs of Red hue. Sweetgum – Yellow, red, and purple. Blackgum – Red…
Vigilance Urged as Insect-Attacks Emerge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 31, 2023 The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is urging residents in four Georgia counties to be on the lookout for damage signs from the destructive southern…
Pine Bark Beetles
…1: Pine Bark Beetles – Photo by Lacy L. Hyche. Auburn University, Bugwood.org. Location of Attack, Pitch Tubes, and Galleries Some signs of bark beetles to look for are green…
Southern Pine Beetles
…that transport food throughout the tree. Furthermore, the beetles carry blue stain fungi on their bodies that clog the water conductive tissues (wood) that transport water within the tree. Signs…
Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022
…but beginning to show early signs of yellow, orange, and red. The different species of oaks should progress rapidly over the next several weeks. Species specifics: Maple – Yellow, orange,…
Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022
…green. Species specifics: Maple – green to light shades of red and yellow. Dogwood – still green Sourwood – usually the first species to show signs of color. Estimated percentage…
Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia
…drip torches, two backpack blowers, a weed eater, a chainsaw with PPE, two five-gallon backpack sprayers, three “Prescribed Burn Ahead” road signs, ATV water tank, and a pull-behind 27 HP…
CONCERNING SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE OUTLOOK FOR 2024
…inspect their trees for signs of SPB. Those symptoms include fading crown color, dropping green needles, pitch on the tree that resembles popcorn, and boring/sawdust left by the insects chewing…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…test analyzes the answers and assigns participants a color based on their responses: Green, Gold, Blue, or Orange. People who identified with Green are usually analytical, logical, and calculated. Gold…
