Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
…millions of ash trees. EAB was discovered in DeKalb and Fulton counties in Georgia in July 2013 as part of the national detection survey funded by the USDA-Animal and Plant…
Animal Tracks Activity
Activity for discovering animal tracks around your home.
Forest Biomass
…utilized. Four types of energy products can be derived from forest biomass. Thermal Energy Thermal energy includes the heating of buildings, heating of water, and heating that is required for…
Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia
…is a brown buff color. The male is darker and smaller (Figure 3). Male moths fly off in search of female mates. The female European spongy moth does not fly…
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…Department of Agriculture Forest Service and the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. About half of Georgia’s 24.7 million acres of forestland contain oak trees. Scroll down to read…
Georgia Wood-Using Industries Directory
…Species: yellow pine, eastern white pine, mixed hardwoods Products:shavings, animal bedding, mulch By-Products:none Phone: 770-781-9949 Email:sales@a1hls.com Website: www.a1hls.com AA Farms, Inc. Physical Address: 4227 Royston Hwy. Canon, GA 30520 County:…
Water Quality & BMPs
…2021 Low Water Crossing Installation in Lower Coastal Plain The Federal Clean Water Act, Section 404, exempts normal, established, ongoing silvicultural activities from the permitting process for discharges of dredged…
Educating future generation of decision-makers and others about the importance of our natural resources
…focus on education. Both formal and non-formal educators – including parents – are facing the challenge of effectively teaching in unusual circumstances. Whether it’s in a virtual class or at…
GA Forestry Report: April Tornadoes Cause $3 Million+ In Damages
…was minimal, with some damage occurring to trees on private property in residential neighborhoods or sparsely populated areas outside city limits. However, there was minimal or no damage to public…
Cogongrass in Georgia
…by USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service – Plant Protection and Quarantine. Join the cogongrass eradication team in Georgia and be a part of protecting our state’s forest and…
