Forest Industry

…Georgia in 2018 $977 million in tax revenue generated 55,089 forest industry jobs 205 primary wood product manufacturing facilities in Georgia 1100 secondary mills that further convert wood products into…

Teacher Conservation Workshop

…developing awareness, knowledge, skills, and commitment resulting in informed decisions, responsible behavior, and constructive actions concerning wildlife and the environment. Project WILD has been providing award winning, classroom tested, quality…

Environmental Education in Georgia

Environmental Education Advances Quality Education, environmental education (EE) is a learning process that increases knowledge and awareness about the environment and develops skills that enable responsible decisions and actions that impact the environment.

Georgia Pulpwood Production Fact Sheet – 2021

This fact sheet is adapted from Southern Pulpwood Production, 2021. The full report presents the findings of a 100 percent canvass of pulp mills that drew roundwood or wood residues from the 13 Southern States during 2021

How to Water Your Trees

Summer heat often prompts us to wonder how our trees can survive when too little rain falls to keep the grass alive. There are important tips to follow for proper watering and maintenance.

Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia

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In March 2022, the Entomological Society of America adopted the common name “spongy moth” as the common name for the invasive moth Lymantria dispar (formerly known as “gypsy moth”). We…

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia

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…visible as tiny white cotton-like balls on the underside of hemlock needles. This “cotton” or wool is actually a waxy layer that protects the aphid and its eggs. HWA has…

Save Energy – Plant Trees!

Plant trees to lower utility bills, save energy, and add value to your property. A homeowner learns how in this Georgia Forestry Commission video.