Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia
…Each plan starts with a meeting between a local forester and a landowner to determine their specific long-term goals. These may be timber production, wildlife habitat, aesthetics, recreation, or water…
2022 Chinese Privet Identification Sheet
Chinese (Ligustrum sinense), European (Ligustrum vulgare) and Japanese (Ligustrum japonicum) privets are all listed as invasive-exotic species that threaten native South Carolina forests. These are semi-evergreen, multi-stemmed shrubs or small trees that can grow up to a height of 20 feet. Ligustrum sp. are native to China, parts of Europe and Japan, and were first introduced into the United States around 1909 for ornamental use as shrub borders, erosion control plantings and wildlife forage. Characteristic flowers of Ligustrum species are showy, panicles of tiny, creamy-white flowers that are very fragrant and abundant in late spring through summer. Fruit produced are small, rounded dark-purple berries that persist throughout the winter, especially favored by birds.
“The Best Time to Plant a Tree was Yesterday.”
…INC was established with support from the City of Newnan and our board began formulating plans to begin the replanting efforts. GFC was with us in those meetings and just…
Area Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Awards
…and lakes through the installation of Best Management Practices. They served as subject matter experts at prescribed fire events, saved $271,000 in agency funds through their skilled management of construction…
Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed
…before doing any type of outdoor burning. The Georgia Forestry Commission reports 577 wildfires in the past month, which burned some 3,500 acres, and 229 of those fires happened in…
Newnan Tornado Recovery – One Year Later
…the forestry expertise it needs to get through this.” Shortly after the storm subsided, the Georgia Forestry Commission partnered on recovery efforts. Chainsaw crews were dispatched to clear main arteries…
COGONGRASS: IF YOU SEE IT, REPORT IT!
…These include southern pine beetle, emerald ash borer, gypsy moth traps, and an entire program dedicated to the early detection of insects around our ports and other high-risk areas of…
Bloom-time BOLO for Invasive Weed in Georgia
…The Georgia Forestry Commission has been tracking cogongrass infestations since the early 2000s and monitors its progression and suppression. The GFC investigates reports of cogongrass sightings and treats detections for…
Summer Camp Openings for Nature-Loving Middle Schoolers
…forest products, wildlife, natural resource careers, technology, and more. Campers are given many recreation opportunities, such as swimming, shooting sports, tennis, basketball, a “mud run” obstacle course, and a boating…
Special Committee Tackles Carbon Credit Tracking in Georgia
…place. “The Georgia Forestry Commission is proud to be facilitating this important effort,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “We’ve gathered an extraordinary group of subject experts who are…
