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….
Asian Longhorned Beetle
…hatches, the larvae bore under the bark and begins feeding on green tissue. The larvae are large, approximately two inches long, and create the most damage by creating tunnels where…
Forest Health
…a non-native forest pest capable of causing severe damage to hardwood trees, especially oaks. Repeated, severe defoliation from gypsy moth larvae (caterpillars) in combination with other environmental stressors lead to…
Sirex Woodwasp in Georgia
…in trees, and they also inject a symbiotic fungus and toxic mucus into the tree. The larvae feed upon the fungus, but the mucus spreads within the water conductive tissue…
Searching for the Next “Great American Tree”
…person are encouraged. Nominations will be shared via social media, including Facebook (The Grove), Twitter (@plantyourlegacy; #greatamericantree #GATC19), and Instagram (@plantyourlegacy). Nominations may also be submitted as an email attachment…
#SpringIntoAction with GFC!
…Commission), twitter (@gatrees) and Instagram (gatrees) pages. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a while, we’ll post a theme to inspire you. Then you and your kids and all your…
Connecting with the next Generation of Passionate Professionals
…fencing, it’s clear this young man has a great variety of practical and creative skills. (Follow him on Instagram at “builtbybrady12.”) As Brady’s internship come to an end in August,…
GFC Launches Weekly Fall Foliage Updates
…weekly updates are also posted on GFC’s social media channels, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Find us at @GaTrees. Live updates with video and photos are scheduled on Fox5 TV’s Thursday…
