Appreciating “Good Fire” in the Forest
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 4, 2019 The many benefits of fire on Georgia forestland are being recognized February 3-9 during “Prescribed Fire…
Georgia to Celebrate Trees’ Many Benefits on Arbor Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 12, 2019 Citizens across the state are observing Georgia’s Arbor Day this month to celebrate the many benefits of trees. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp acknowledged the…
Campaign Shares Health Benefits of Trees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 22, 2019 The many health benefits linked to trees are being shared through a new campaign called “Healthy Trees – Healthy Lives.” According to a compilation…
Forestry Continues to Boost State’s Economy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 27, 2019 Georgia’s forest industry continues to fuel the state’s economic engine. According to a new report, in 2017, increases were recorded in the number of…
Forest Services Contractors
…Planting Wildlife OpeningsWildlife Rotary Mowing Yeomans Wood & Timber, Inc. 714 Empire Expressway, Swainsboro,GA Chase Howell Office Phone:478-237-9940 Mobile Phone: 478-290-3517 Fax: RxBurner? No Pesticide Applicator? Yes Southwest GA Northeast…
Forestry Services Contractors Directory
…Planting Wildlife OpeningsWildlife Rotary Mowing Yeomans Wood & Timber, Inc. 714 Empire Expressway, Swainsboro,GA Chase Howell Office Phone:478-237-9940 Mobile Phone: 478-290-3517 Fax: RxBurner? No Pesticide Applicator? Yes Southwest GA Northeast…
Laurel Wilt USFS Pest Alert (2019)
2019 update from the U.S. Forest Service on Laurel Wilt in the U.S.
UNG Ecological Protection Lab
The University of North Georgia (UNG) Ecological Protection Lab (formerly the Beetle Lab) has led in regional efforts to protect the Eastern Hemlock from the invasive Wooly Adelgid by initiating biological control efforts through the rearing and release of predatory beetles to reduce adelgid numbers and impacts.
YHC – Hemlock Project
The Young Harris College (YHC) Hemlock Proiect is a volunteer effort of community members and students to help raise Sasajiscymnus tsugae, a tiny ladybird beetle that is one of the few natural predators of the HWA. The organization works in conjunction with the Forest Service and GFC to decide where to release the adult beetles.
Super Fire Knocker
The “Fire Knocker” is a self contained “slip-on” tanker unit.
