Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia
…egg masses attached to it from infested areas. The natural spread of spongy moths occurs as newly hatched larvae spin long silk threads and ride on the breeze. There are…
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…tests show that many oaks are susceptible to the fungus, including northern red oak and pin oak, which are highly susceptible. Sudden Oak Death (Leaf) – Joseph O’Brien, USDA Forest…
Howard E. Bennett Museum
…in 1935. Information about other forestry equipment is also featured. Naval Stores & Forest Management Pine sap was used predominantly in the 1930’s through the 1950’s to seal and waterproof…
Virtual Meeting Brings Together Prescribed Fire Proponents
…by Georgia Environmental Protection Division Program Manager James Broylan. The lineup also features a panel discussion about longleaf pine and training and partnership opportunities for landowners. “This is a meeting…
Fire Prevention Week 2020
…against ignition from a wildfire. Clear this area of all dead plant materials. Consider using a rock mulch opposed to pine straw and tree mulch. Organic mulches give embers and…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020
…some very vivid reds, burgundies and pinks. And, not to be left out, many oaks can now be found in the early transition with both yellows and reds noticeable. It…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020
…Sourwood – Red / Burgundy…seeing more pinks this week also. Sumac – Bright Reds Maple – Muted to Bright Reds…and now seeing yellows added to the maple mix. Beech- starting…
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
…more prominent with yellows Sourwood – Much of the roadside sourwood lost during the storm but some reds, pinks and burgundies do still exist. Sumac – as these are generally…
GFC Centennial
…Beginning of Forestry and Birth Year of GFC In Georgia, where longleaf and slash pine naturally grew, Native Americans made homes in the forests and tools from their bounty. European…
Will someone buy my trees
Many homeowners believe that the trees in their landscape have significant economic value for use as lumber or other wood products. These trees, whether pine or hardwood, seem to occupy such a large space in the landscape that it’s difficult to imagine they can’t be used to build houses, furniture or put to some other valuable use. Landowners also hope that this value will help offset the cost of the tree’s removal, which can be very expensive.
