Recommendations to Assist Federal Regulatory Agencies in the Determination of Ongoing Silviculture In Bottomland Hardwood and Cypress Swamps
The SGSF Water Resources Committee developed this general guidance document to assist Environmental Protection Agency and other federal regulatory agency representatives in making field level distinctions between ongoing silviculture for bottomland hardwood and cypress swamps and other land uses that may have similar operational aspects.
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
…Dawson Hall Polk Resources EAB – Destructive Tree Pest Detected in Georgia (2013) EAB – GAinvasives.org EAB Chemical Treatments EAB Homeowner Decision Guide EAB Insecticide Fact Sheet EAB Update (2020)…
Heterobasidion Root Disease (formally Annosum Root Disease) in Georgia
…to pine beetle attacks. Many landowners think they have a pine beetle problem when they actually have a root disease problem. Resources Heterobasidion Root Disease (Annosum Root Rot) Guide Heterobasidion…
How Many Trees Should I Plant?
The density of an initial planting of trees or plants depends upon both the species and objectives of the landowner. This table offers guidelines for the most tree planting densities.
Georgia’s Forest Action Plan
Georgia’s Forest Action Plan and subsequent Resource Strategy were initially developed in response to the 2008 Farm Bill. The three consensus-based national priorities with accompanying strategic objectives are: Conserve working…
GFC and COVID-19
…staff. Like you, we are following all public health guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. That involves a number of measures that impact GFC operations, for now. All…
#SpringIntoAction with GFC!
…friends can get busy taking photographs or making artwork to reflect that theme (please observe the recommended social distancing guidelines). Use #SpringIntoAction when you submit your photos and we’ll share…
Forestry Considered Critical Workforce Under “Shelter in Place” Executive Order
…from the Governor’s Office makes clear that forestry workers are included as a critical workforce under the guidance from the Department of Homeland Security. This statewide order supersedes and replaces…
Caring for Trees in Summer
…and advice specific to your needs. Here’s a great place to start exploring the many topics associated with tree care. This guide is also a valuable resource. Summer is an…
Landowner Field Trips Flyer Revised (10-01-20)
Would you like to see a live prescribed burn or visit a site that has been burned to see what it looks like afterward? Then Landowner Field Trip (LFT) is perfect for you. When our agency partners and volunteer landowners are conducting a prescribed burn, we will give you a guided tour of a burn.
