Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests
…of these include landowner associations, logger associations, conferences, schools, and many other outdoor events. Cost-share assistance is available to landowners who want to treat and eradicate invasive plants on their…
Cogongrass in Georgia
14 minute Youtube video descriving cogongrass and its impact in Georgia
Cogongrass in Georgia PSA
30 second Youtube video advising Georgians to be on the look out for cogongrass
Cogongrass Eradication Strategies
GFC began treating cogongrass in 2007 and has developed several methods to combat the problem.
Identifying Cogongrass (Field Guide)
Helpful tips for identifying invasive cogongrass.
Biomass Suppliers Directory
GFC provides this Forest Biomass Suppliers directory to offer information on potential synergies that might be developed with local forest industry businesses and landowners….
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.
2021 Cogongrass Spring Newsletter
The Georgia Forestry Commission has begun the 15th year of its campaign to fight the exotic, invasive weed known as cogongrass. Forty three new detections have been confirmed from January 1, 2021 through March 17, 2021 in Georgia, bringing the statewide cumulative total to 1,501 cogongrass spots. This number is moderately higher than the 31 detections made during this same time period in 2020.
2022 Cogongrass in Georgia Winter Update
In 2021, Irwin, Jones, and Pierce Counties were the only counties reporting cogongrass for the first time. There were 156 detections in 2021, bringing the number of known cogongrass spots in the state to 1621, scattered across 72 counties.
