Sirex Woodwasp in Georgia
…of pines could be impacted including several of tremendous commercial importance: Loblolly (Pinus taeda), Shortleaf (Pinus echinata), and Slash (Pinus elliottii). Sirex noctilio has the potential to use Georgia’s southern…
Laurel Wilt Disease Associated with Redbay Ambrosia Beetle
…species of the Lauraceae within the southeast United States. Redbay (Persea borbonia) trees in the coastal plains of South Carolina and Georgia were the first casualties of laurel wilt in…
GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…times. While honoring its roots in protection from wildfire and sound land management for wood production and economic return, the GFC is seeking a visionary Director who personifies the mission:…
GFC Centennial
…to form the Southern Forestry Congress at a meeting in Atlanta. Desire for forest protection led to the establishment of state forestry departments in every southern state. As a result,…
A Note from GFC’s New Deputy Director
…and the Florida Forest Service. I would not be the person I am today if it were not for the support I received from our neighbors to the south. Throughout…
Trees Across Georgia (TAG) Grant Program
…Webinar was held June 6th, 2024 via Microsoft Teams. You can watch the webinar recording here. There are two sources of funding for this grant opportunity. One source is Georgia’s…
Landowner Resources
…by Virginia Tech. PDF Southern Pine Bark Beetle Brochure Southern Pine Bark Beetle Brochure (2013) Overview information regarding pine bark beetles. PDF Southern Pine Bark Beetle Coloring Book Southern Pine…
Prescribed Burn
…Sections 12-6-145 through 12-6-149 External Website Georgia Prescribed Fire Council Council for prescribed fire advocacy across the state External Website Introduction to Prescribed Fire in Southern Ecosystems Helpful resource for…
Prescribed Burn Certification
…through 12-6-149 External Website Georgia Prescribed Fire Council Council for prescribed fire advocacy across the state External Website Introduction to Prescribed Fire in Southern Ecosystems Helpful resource for managers to…
Vigilance Urged as Insect-Attacks Emerge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 31, 2023 The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is urging residents in four Georgia counties to be on the lookout for damage signs from the destructive southern…
