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,…
Ask The Arborist
…than others, but all warrant further investigation. PDF Gall Producing Insects Galls are abnormal vegetative growths on trees that result from the feeding and egg laying activities of various insects…
Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia
…down their back (Figure 2). The larvae will enter the pupal stage in May. Adult moths will emerge 10-14 days later. The moth is not very distinguishable. The larger female…
Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia
…postpone their plans until conditions change,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Protection Chief Frank Sorrells. “Elevated winds and dry conditions will cause open burning to be difficult to control and…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted
…fires and any damage that may result from their embers. Because escaped debris burning is the number one cause of wildfires in Georgia, the Georgia Forestry Commission reminds individuals they…
Certified Tree Professionals
…or property damages that may result from tree work. Call references and visit their sites to see finished work. Get written estimates, even there is a charge to have an…
Resources
…management are used for conservation purposes, which may seem counterintuitive. However, hemlocks are a key forest species, and so their loss can result in severe ecological consequences. To justify insecticide…
Taxes & Estate Planning
Ad Valorem Tax Assessment of Timber Sold In Georgia, timber is taxed only once during the period of its growth and that is at the time of harvest or sale….
Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
…of the brown thrasher, Georgia’s state bird. Head out for a strenuous five-mile hike on a wooded path. Forests provide the ultimate green space for thousands of Georgians and out-of-state…
“Wildfires in Georgia”
…Even after 14 years as a wildfire firefighter, my job can still be difficult on family life. Being on call, constant training, and the physical demand all take their toll….
