Pine Bark Beetles in Georgia

…that tend to suffer less mortality during these outbreak periods. Aerial view of SPB damageThe behavior and potential impact of these different types of pine bark beetles differ from one…

Georgia’s Forest Action Plan

…forest markets, water quality and quantity, air quality, biodiversity, fire management, forest health and forest land conservation. View the Report Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type 2020 – Georgia Statewide Forest Resources…

Callery Pear Information

Callery pear is one of the most rapidly-spreading invasive plants in the eastern U.S. This plant stems from cultivars of ornamental pears, most commonly the Bradford pear. Callery pear can have long thorns, and grows singly or in thick patches in old fields, roadsides, or forested areas.

Prescribed Fire and COVID-19

…considering a burn is that you be hyper-vigilant as to burn planning and smoke management. Here are a few tips to help you: Review prescribed fire best practices Plan your…

Forests of Georgia, 2020

Overview of forest resources in Georgia based on an inventory conducted by the U.S. Forest Service, Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program, the Southern Research Station (SRS) in cooperation with the Georgia Forestry Commission.