Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia
…no known infestations of spongy moths in Georgia. Identification & Life Cycle Spongy Moth Larvae The spongy moth goes through four stages of development – egg, larvae, pupae, and moth….
Forest Health
…ash borer has killed hundreds of millions of ash trees. It was first detected in Georgia in 2013. Spongy Moth (formerly gypsy moth) – Spongy moth (formerly gypsy moth) is…
Gypsy Moth Fact Sheet
Details about managing gypsy moth infestation.
Gypsy Moth Infestations Map
Overview of gypsy moth infestations across Georgia.
Tree Seedlings
…Single family seedlots mean the seeds all come from the same mother tree. As a result, all the seedlings from a single-family seedlot are closely related. In a mixed seedlot,…
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FORESTERS #1 FOR AREA FIRE PROTECTION
…teamwork,’” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore, “and these men and women personify that motto. They’re expert wildland firefighters and prevention experts and have additional capabilities from machinery repair…
Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…outdoor cats. Finally, minimize unnecessary outdoor lighting, and use down-shielded lamps and motion activated lighting where outdoor lighting is needed. Lighting has been shown to disorient birds, especially during migration…
Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
…zones and neighborhoods. Many complaints are received when the smoke settles. It also may reduce visibility on roads for the traveling public and cause motor vehicle accidents and injuries. Burning…
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
It’s that special time of year in Georgia, when Mother Nature coaxes everything around us to sprout, bloom, and reach for the sunshine. For many people, however, it’s the most…
How Fire Earns GOOD Marks in the Forest
…24 million acres of forestland healthy depends a lot on Mother Nature. Sunshine and growing conditions are critical, yet forest managers rely on another important tool that has a lesser…
