Here comes summer – your trees are getting thirsty!
…be considered established. An additional year of supplemental watering may be needed if that year has long periods of high temperatures and drought. Another formula to remember is this: water…
High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
…Georgia. While the GFC drone has assisted with multiple burns, the GDNR systems were used to burn the majority of those acres. While we expect to discover additional opportunities for…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…worries, they have inside activities too! You can also find additional activities and walkthroughs on YouTube at PLT Videos. Other great resources include Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Virtual Learning Journey: Georgia’s…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…here to learn more about this test and see which corner you fall into! Additional insight was gained through presentations on the communication process, active listening, and Carol Dweck’s “Growth…
Southern Pine Beetle and Invasive Plant Control Cost Share Programs Now Accepting Applications!
…$60 an acre to chemically treat exotic privet, Japanese climbing fern, Chinese tallowtree, chinaberry, non-native olive, and callery pear. Click here to view the IPCP application and apply. Additional information…
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 School Year – New Tools to Learn About Natural Resources
…plans or used as stand-alone activities. Download the video, “A Tree’s Dream,” and the accompanying lesson plans for grades 3 – 8 to address ways to conserve the earth’s natural…
Teacher Conservation Workshop gets an A+
…to bring back with us. What I still can’t get over is the amount of learning material I’m walking away with! Also, as an added benefit, I’m now Project Wild,…
Grant Funding Available for Urban and Community Forestry Management
…completely serving disadvantaged communities. Eligible projects will address staff and workforce development, technical assistance, storm readiness and resiliency, heat island mitigation, urban food forests, and urban wood utilization. For more…
Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
…or toward any structure; it’s been several days since significant rain has occurred; and the relative humidity is, or will become, low. In addition, the person responsible should have a…