New Year, New Purpose: How to Give Your Tree a Second Life

…National Christmas Tree Association, nearly 350 million Christmas trees currently grow on U.S. farms, absorbing carbon dioxide, emitting fresh oxygen, stabilizing soil, protecting water supplies, and providing refuge for wildlife….

Georgia Landowner Earns National Forest Sustainability Award

…Estate, which has been in her family for nearly 200 years. The American Tree Farm System program promotes the growing of renewable forest resources on private lands while protecting environmental…

SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FORESTERS #1 FOR AREA FIRE PROTECTION

…Cook, Decatur, Seminole, Echols, Lanier, Lowndes, Grady, Thomas, Miller, and Early. The group is credited with excellent community outreach, hosting numerous Forestry Field Days and reaching more than 60,000 people…

BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP  

BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP Did you go to summer camp as a kid? Many adults say some of their fondest memories were formed during those early get-aways. Be it…

PLT and Me!

…in using the resources. For nearly the past 10 years, I’ve led or co-led Project Learning Tree training for UGA Extension and 4-H employees, teachers, and various nature center employees…

CONCERNING SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE OUTLOOK FOR 2024

…Tracts that are overcrowded or damaged by road building or logging activities can increase risk, as well as weather factors such as drought or flooding. Landowners are urged to regularly

THE GFC SEEDLING STORE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

…and are very highly rated for rust resistance and stem form. Early orderers will also enjoy the greatest selection of hardwood species for beautification, wildlife, aesthetics, and timber growth. Among…