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….
GFC Intern Spotlight: Jackson Wright – Learning About GFC State Lands
GFC Interns, (L to R) Lawson Striker, Jackson Wright, Lexie Turner and Bryce Yawn with GFC Director Tim Lowrimore. GFC Intern Spotlight: Jackson Wright Learning About GFC State Lands My…
Forest Health
…ash borer has killed hundreds of millions of ash trees. It was first detected in Georgia in 2013. Spongy Moth (formerly gypsy moth) – Spongy moth (formerly gypsy moth) is…
2012 Georgia Forestry BMPs for Forest Firefighting Dip Sites and Associated Spoils Material
In some instances, forest fire fighting activities dictate the need for adequate sources of water for use in forest fire suppression. Such water can be taken, through the use of helicopter dip buckets, from ponds, lakes, rivers, or other existing sources.
Taxes & Estate Planning
…eligible for the reforestation deduction and amortization election. Basic Steps of Estate Planning Planning your estate prior to your (or your spouse’s) death is optional. A plan prepared by you…
Needlecast in Pines
…amounts of these needle diseases, with symptoms not showing up until the next spring. Needlecast symptoms start as brown or yellow spots on the needles in early spring, and progress…
Human Resources Information
…employee to insure his/her spouse and child(ren). Dental Insurance Georgia state employees are offered a choice of three dental plans. Choices include Select or Select Plus traditional plans or an…
2021 Cogongrass in Georgia January Update
The 1457 cogongrass spots encompass a total of 373 acres. The status and treatment for each spot is at varying levels. The Georgia Forestry Commission recognizes a spot as eradicated after three consecutive years of finding no cogongrass resprouts.
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…amounts of water from the roots to the crown. On the host plants the fungus causes leaf spot and twig dieback, and doesn’t kill these species. The hosts serve as…
CONCERNING SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE OUTLOOK FOR 2024
…of SPB spots, including Greene, Jasper, Jones, and Oglethorpe Counties. Putnam County has the greatest possibility of SPB spots. Activity is expected to be low in the southern region and…
