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…
Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021
…Roadsides along the Richard Russell Scenic Hwy have the best viewings again this week, along with great views of the changing mountainsides. The mountains above 2000 feet are exhibiting rapid…
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)
…quality in the interface due to increased erosion and sedimentation, stormwater run-off, and rising water temperatures. Growth Rapid unplanned growth can radically change the landscape of an area. Tree cover…
Green Infrastructure Resources
…a GI approach on the landscape scale in coastal Georgia. Rapid development in this region has led to the loss of natural areas, fragmentation, degradation of water resources, and increased…
New Ambrosia Beetle Detected (2010 Update)
The Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) trapping program helps detect exotic wood boring beetles entering our state. The trapping in Georgia for 2007 detected a new introduction of the camphor shot beetle, an exotic ambrosia beetle from Asia.
Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021
…next week should bring about rapid changes, with bright sunny days and cool nights. Peak time below 3000’ elevation should occur the last week of October and in to early…
Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021
…true, next week should bring about rapid changes, with bright sunny days and cool nights. Peak time below 3000’ elevation should occur the last week of October and into early…
Seedling Webstore is Open for Business!
GFC Guest Blog: Seedling Sales by Reforestation Chief Jeff Fields Georgia Forestry Commission seedling sales began on July 1 and orders are coming in at a rapid pace. If you…
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Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests
…Rapid Response program that looks for new invasive species entering our country. Forest Health also has programs that assist with the research and monitoring for Emerald Ash Borer, Hemlock Wooley…
