2020 Lower Savannah River Watershed (LSRW) Initiative – Announcement
Announcement of the LSRW Initiative to support state forestry commissions and water utilities by strengthening the forest and drinking water connection through projects that enhance public surface water supplies.
Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia
…by the larvae. It wasn’t long before the moths escaped captivity and moved out into the surrounding woodlands. The spongy moth is now considered naturalized in many northeastern states. While…
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia
…is capable of rapid population growth. In the Southeast, mild winters also allow greater numbers of HWA to survive the winter, leading to higher population grown than in the northeastern…
Pine Bark Beetles in Georgia
Southern Pine BeetlePine bark beetles are insects that normally attack stressed and dying pine trees, and usually do not infest trees that are otherwise healthy and vigorous. They are attracted…
Sirex Woodwasp in Georgia
…flyer capable of traveling almost 50 miles in one season, and now covers a good portion of NY and has migrated southward into Pennsylvania, and northward into Canada. Trapping surveys…
Heterobasidion Root Disease (formally Annosum Root Disease) in Georgia
…The fungus that causes HRD enters pine stands when its airborne spores land on the freshly cut stump or root surfaces. The spores progress downward through the root system and…
Prescribed Fire and COVID-19
…burn, then triple check your burn plan to make sure you’ve planned for smoke management Create a smoke management plan Check fire weather conditions frequently Consider whether your burn can…
Get Ready for Summer with Post-Storm Tree Assessments
…Typically they can handle storm events with no problems. But when storms do cause tree damage, it’s up to us to make sure they get the proper treatment they need…
2020 Selling Your Timber
Selling timber can be a source of great satisfaction to a landowner. It may also be surprising, frustrating and stressful, especially for landowners who conduct timber sales infrequently. Relying on the expertise of a registered consulting forester for help with harvest planning and timber sales reduces the likelihood that sellers or buyers will be caught off guard – and that helps landowners get the highest return for their timber.
GFC Seedling Sales Open!
…to provide fibrous root systems, large stem diameter and abundant energy reserves to ensure the best possible growth and survival. The GFC offers numerous varieties of hardwood species, including several…
