Pine Bark Beetles in Georgia
…due to the catastrophic mortality they cause during outbreak periods. The southern pine beetle in particular, periodically causes massive losses in many parts of Georgia and should be taken into…
Sirex Woodwasp in Georgia
…species of native woodwasps in the southeastern U.S., including 2 species within the Sirex genus, but these other species do not kill the host trees. In other parts of the…
Timber Impact Assessment – April 2020 Tornadoes
On the evening of April 12 and the morning of April 13, 2020, Georgia was part of a severe weather event that extended across the Southeast. The National Weather Service confirmed that 30 tornadoes touched down across the state, ranging in levels from EF-0 to EF-3 and from 0.5 miles to approximately 17 miles long. These storms affected a number of landscapes across the state, including urban, suburban and rural areas.
Hurricane Cleanup Deadlines at Hand
…of $763 million. State and federal programs made funding available to help landowners with recovery efforts designed to protect forest health, reduce wildfire risk and increase timber and orchard production….
Ransomware Attack Impacting GFC Online Services
…to resolve the issue and reinstate online communication channels. This affects all parts of GFC, including the nursery, headquarters and county units. We are experiencing glitches in our email system…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30
…sufficient moisture in some parts of the state to lower the overall fire danger, however there are some pockets of dryness in the northwest part of the state and in…
Fall Leaf Watch Kickoff
…first hand reports from our foresters, chronicling where the most vivid fall leaf color viewing is occurring throughout the state, week to week. As you pause to appreciate the many…
Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative
…tools and equipment inside the trailer were purchased after consulting with local landowners. Trailers like this are currently being developed in other parts of Georgia, Florida, and Alabama. South Georgia…
Local Forest Ranger Receives Fire Prevention Award
…because of his collaborative efforts. “I’m flattered and honored to receive this award,” said English. “People remember the 2016 fires in North Georgia and those in California. It’s encouraging that…
