Student Resources
…identification, fire protection, forest products and the people who manage these resources in Georgia’s vast forests. It was founded in 1988 by Billy Lancaster and is sponsored by the Georgia…
Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021
…colors. Northeast: This weekend should kick off significant changes, especially in higher elevations. Understory trees are exhibiting moderate to exceptional color. Sourwood is bright red in color, and the vast…
Resources
…conservation in Georgia. Forest Legacy PDF The Vast Impacts of Georgia’s Forest Landowners Third Party Verification Providers A list of third-party verification providers Carbon Registry PDF Thomas CWPP -2018 Community…
Outstanding Employees Honored at Georgia Forestry Commission
…group of partners who have a great impact on Georgia’s vast expanse of forestland.” The GFC State Lands Timber Sales team began as a small group of foresters and technicians…
Laurel Wilt Disease Associated with Redbay Ambrosia Beetle
…ground. (R) Black discoloration in sapwood, a typical symptom of laurel wilt in Redbay trees. Photo Credit: GFC Laurel wilt is a deadly vascular disease of plants in the Laurel…
Sirex Woodwasp in Georgia
…of the tree and clogs this pathway. When a critical level of this vascular tissue can no longer function, moisture stress occurs in the tree and death soon follows. Furthermore,…
Pine Bark Beetles in Georgia
…killing vast expanses of pines was documented in colonial times. Environmental stresses to trees can’t be avoided, but good forest management that controls density within stands can create vigorous stands…
Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
…to filtering our water and cleaning our air, Georgia’s 24 million acres of forests support 148,414 jobs and provide $36.3 billion in economic value. Both the vast acres of forest…
Billy Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp
This Camp provides an indoor and outdoor classroom for energetic, inquisitive students to learn about forestry, wildlife, ecology, tree identification, fire protection, forest products and the people who manage these resources in Georgia’s vast forests. It was founded in 1988 by Billy Lancaster and is sponsored by the Georgia Division of the Society of American Foresters. For ages 12-13.
