Longleaf Restoration
A Brief History of the Longleaf Pine During the 1700 and 1800s, longleaf populations began to fall as millions of acres were cleared to build communities and transportation routes. In…
Cost Share & Incentive Programs
…committed to managing right-of-ways for wildlife. Eligible right-of-ways include Georgia Power, Georgia Transmission, MEAG Power, Savannah Electric, and AGL Resources. Region Specific Programs South Georgia Landscape Restoration Cost Share Project…
Natural Disaster Recovery
…number of accepted bundles for picked up when pickups will occur When cleaning up tree debris, keep trash bags and heavy cord handy. Pile debris where it will not restrict…
Water Quality & BMPs
Landowners can help prevent or minimize impacts to Georgia’s water systems by planning ahead for Best Management Practices (BMPs) with any forestry operations, and developing a Forest Management Plan. This…
Emergency Response
…burns In the event of forest damage resulting from natural disasters, contact a forestry professional. They can assess an individual site and make a plan for salvage or reforestation. Tracking…
Georgia Grown
GFC is a Georgia Grown partner. This marketing and economic development program was developed in 2011 by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The No. 1 goal of Georgia Grown is…
Forest Inventory Analysis
…data so that we can assess trends and track current forest resource status. FIA data is valuable as a historic record and it provides documentation of current conditions and trends…
Care For Your Trees
Are my trees healthy? To keep access and track tree health, homeowners should keep a photo log of their trees and conduct periodic self-surveys. Make a note of: the location…
Ask The Arborist
…various fruit and nut trees. In the landscape, gummosis is most often recognized as a glob of translucent, amber colored sap on the side of the stem or lower trunk…
Certified Tree Professionals
Tree care should always be provided by a certified arborist. Arborists are trained in the identification, diagnosis and care of trees. They understand how to provide proper tree care safely….
