Pardon Our Smoke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 22, 2024 You may notice smoke rising over Georgia this weekend and into March. That’s because land managers working to enhance wildlife habitat and forested areas…
Proper Tree Mulching
Mulch is organic material placed on the soil’s surface around trees and plants to enhance their growing conditions. Mulch helps maintain soil temperature and moisture, reduce water loss from soil, reduce weed competition, improve soil structure, and give landscapes a clean appearance. Often overlooked, spreading mulch around your trees is one of the easiest and most beneficial techniques that can have great impact on the health and vitality of your trees.
Pecan Trees for the Home or Backyard Orchard
Pecan trees are commonly found surrounding both urban and rural dwellings throughout Georgia. They can enhance the environment and provide additional income from the sale of nuts. Pecans are recommended for home planting in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont, but are not recommended for the north Georgia mountains.
How Foresters, Loggers, Forest Owners and the Forest Industry Became Champions for Clean Water
…their findings. Regionally, all states within the Southern Group of State Foresters follow a standardized monitoring protocol. This protocol gives the states common methods, allowing us to make comparisons between…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…play, can lead to unexpected learning opportunities, enhanced personal growth, and improved learning skills that are important to lifelong education. The Georgia Forestry Commission is home to dedicated specialists who…
Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022
…was enhanced by wildflowers that are in full bloom, like goldenrod, ironweed, and several native sunflowers. Many of the corn fields are currently being combined, adding to the fall feel….
Certified Burner Reciprocal Agreement
…mailed in. In order to be considered valid and legal, the original (no copies) must be submitted with a notary seal and signature. Mail to: Ga. Forestry Commission Attn: Prescribed…
How Fire Earns GOOD Marks in the Forest
…the landscape as applied by trained practitioners. Prescribed fire’s benefits include the reduction of wildfire risk, improvements in wildlife habitat, and enhancement of reforestation processes. “Prescribed fire is one of…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…play, can lead to unexpected learning opportunities, enhanced personal growth, and improved learning skills that are important to lifelong education. The Georgia Forestry Commission is home to dedicated specialists who…
Mulch Appreciated! Mulch Obliged!
…trees! We’ve covered the watering topic in some depth on this blog site, and there are many more resources on our website at gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/ask-the-arborist. In addition to water, there’s another…
