Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia
…released five species of predatory beetles, numbering in the millions. Since 2016, these releases have been concentrated in six areas that we hope will become field insectaries. With the rising…
Sirex Woodwasp in Georgia
…Europe and Asia, but has now been introduced into every continent, and has the potential to kill many species of pines including several of our native species. In Georgia, species…
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…perimeter surveys and 3 homeowner, and 10 forest sites. No positives have been found on native vegetation. The GFC is helping fund the costs associated with operating the plant pathology…
Forestry Considered Critical Workforce Under “Shelter in Place” Executive Order
…at this time. “We are very fortunate that Governor Kemp’s Executive Order includes forestry as a ‘critical industry’ so that forestry businesses can continue operating to deliver essential products needed…
GFC’s Stance on Burning during the COVID-19 Pandemic (4/9/2020)
…they came to their decision. We have studied their rationale and we have benefited from their thought process and openness with us. But their state-level decision and Georgia’s decision must…
GFC and COVID-19 – 5/27/20 Update
…to seeing, rest assured wildfire assistance is fully functional 24/7, vital county operations are continuing and other agency personnel are teleworking. We are here for your questions and your needs….
Ransomware Attack Impacting GFC Online Services
…so responses may be delayed. In addition, the time required to fill Georgia Open Records Act requests may be longer than normal, due to some files being inaccessible at this…
GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…information technology, field operations and program managers overseeing wildland fire protection, rural forestry assistance, urban and community forestry, reforestation, nurseries and tree improvement, state forests, conservation education, forest products marketing…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30
…We’re working closer than ever with landowners to keep open burning safe and productive.” For specific information about current fire conditions in your area, permitting and safe burning practices, contact…
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
…not lose canopy. As such, we are holding hope that “fall” is not lost! While the higher mountain counties have experienced one or more frosts now, we are still hoping…
