Georgia Forestry Commission Says Now is the Time to Order and Plant Trees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 1, 2020 Georgia’s tree planting season is well underway, along with brisk seedling sales by the Georgia Forestry Commission. Buyers have been busy choosing popular hardwood…
GA Forestry Commission Set to Launch Leaf Watch 2023
…The fall foliage season typically ends during the first or second weekend in November. “Georgia’s forests put on quite a show in fall,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore….
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…
Dublin Resident to Lead Forest Health for Georgia Forestry Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 11, 2023 The Georgia Forestry Commission has promoted Dublin resident Michael Torbett to the position of Forest Health Coordinator. As part of the Forest Management leadership…
GFC Leaf Watch
…Official Georgia Tourism and Travel Site External Website Fall Color Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in Georgia External Website Brasstown Bald Webcams Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in Georgia External Website Leaf Coloring Pages…
COGONGRASS: IF YOU SEE IT, REPORT IT!
…return to the site annually to determine if the spraying was successful or if follow-up treatments are needed. When a site is visited for three consecutive years with no cogongrass…
Conservation Woodland Program
…pond. All of these items combined in your backyard should increase your wildlife viewing and enjoyment. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is a great website for more tips on…
Insecticide Applicators and Vendors for Hemlock Woolly Adelgids
…License Adelrid GPAL # 10410 Jann George 706.318.4458 customerservice@adelrid.org www.adelrid.org Dr. Mark Shearer GPAL # 06263 Mark Shearer 706.864.4787 markshearer@windstream.net www.hemlockdoctor.com Greenside Up GPAL # 100472 David Rogers 706.248.0179 laqueratts@comcast.net…
New Online Tool Tracks Georgia Wildfire Activity
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. The Georgia Forestry Commission has launched an online tool that pinpoints wildfire activity throughout the state. By visiting the agency’s website at…
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…nursery stock each year. The Georgia Forestry Commission samples native vegetation surrounding these nursery sites as well as from forested areas throughout the state and to date, no native plants…
