Biology and Management of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in the Eastern U.S.
Hemlock trees in eastern forests are late successional tree species that provide shade for the forest understory. Globally, there are ten hemlock species, with populations located in Asia and eastern and western North America12. Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) and Carolina hemlock (Tsuga caroliniana) grow in the eastern U.S. These trees have great ecological and cultural value in forests. However, the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (Adelges tsugae or HWA) is decimating hemlock populations throughout much of the trees’ native range, altering landscapes, and threatening these iconic tree species in both rural and urban areas.
Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
…International Journal of environmental research and public health. 2018.15(12): 2804 A dose response curve describing the relationship between Urban tree covered density and self-reported stress recovery. Environment and behavior. 48(4):607–629….
Georgia Celebrates Trees this Month
…and at select state parks. “Planting conditions are ideal this month,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Urban & Community Forester Program Coordinator Seth Hawkins. “Winter is actually the best time to…
Here comes summer – your trees are getting thirsty!
By Seth Hawkins, GFC Urban Forest Specialist Now that planting season has ended, springtime is delivering longer days and warmer temperatures. Trees are waking up for the growing season and…
Grant Program Funds Tree Plantings
…partnerships, establish and build new ones, and create relationships between a community and its local Georgia Forestry Commission personnel and resources. To learn more about this program, go to https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/georgia-releaf-grant-program/….
Mulch Appreciated! Mulch Obliged!
…trees! We’ve covered the watering topic in some depth on this blog site, and there are many more resources on our website at gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/ask-the-arborist. In addition to water, there’s another…
New Year, New Purpose: How to Give Your Tree a Second Life
…and other species have been planted by residents since the event launched in the 1990s, increasing urban and rural tree canopy. And the sustainability doesn’t stop there. According to the…
Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification (WRRQ) in Georgia
…rural areas of the state, or what is known as the “Wildland Urban Interface” (WUI), there’s a growing need for more information and education regarding the protection of our homes…
Study Shows Steady Performance by Georgia’s Forest Industry
…industry to meet the needs of countless industries.” Other highlights of the “2022 Economic Benefits of the Forest Industry in Georgia” report show: Urban & Community forestry total impacts rose…
