Georgia Forestry Commission Director Named by Governor Kemp
Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Georgia forestry veteran Timothy M. Lowrimore to serve as state forester and director of the Georgia Forestry Commission. Following a swearing-in ceremony on December 21…
Kemp Leads Forest Field Day
…Kemp welcomed visitors to Plantation Partners Tree Farm, which he co-owns and takes an active part in managing. At stations throughout the property, participants got an up close look at…
Resources
…Resources Video Ask the Arborist Series: Insects and Diseases Learn about different types of insects and diseases that can affect our trees. Ask The Arborist – Video Resources Video Ask…
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia
…Drench Application, please see HWA Soil Drench Treatment Instructions. For specific instructions on Soil Injection Application, please see HWA Soil Injection Instructions. Resources 2020 Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in Georgia (brochure)…
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…
FAQs
…multi-family planting may provide more insurance. Find out more about purchasing seedlings. Are there advantages to multi-family plantings? Yes. Multi-family plantings, because of their diversity, are better buffered against unusual…
Forestry Considered Critical Workforce Under “Shelter in Place” Executive Order
This article was published by our friends and partners, the Georgia Forestry Association. For more information, visit www.gfagrow.org/covid-19. On April 2, 2020, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued an Executive Order,…
Georgia to Celebrate Trees’ Many Benefits on Arbor Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 12, 2019 Citizens across the state are observing Georgia’s Arbor Day this month to celebrate the many benefits of trees. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp acknowledged the…
How Fire Earns GOOD Marks in the Forest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 6, 2023 Gov. Brian Kemp uses a drip torch during a demo prescribed burn at Georgia DNR’s 2023 Weekend for Wildlife fundraiser. (Jason Lee/DNR) Keeping Georgia’s…
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
Updated September 26, 2023 David Cappaert, Michigan State University, Bugwood.org photo credit The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an exotic insect that belongs to a group of metallic wood-boring beetles….
