Pine Bark Beetles
…trees stressed from drought, storm damage or mechanical injury. Ips and BTB are seen most frequently by landowners and typically only kill a few trees at a time. To avoid…
Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021
…Lookout Mountain and Fort Mountain are showing similar characteristics in color as many species are at or approaching peak. Rain and wind intensity throughout the coming week will be the…
Why Choose a Live Christmas Tree?
…the air we breathe. Supports a local business vs. sending our money overseas. Live trees do require some care once selected. To ensure freshness they must be kept in water…
Forest, Farm, and Homeowners: Address Heirs Property, Unlock Your Wealth, and Mitigate Natural Disasters
Join us on Thursday, June 16th from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. for a free webinar via Zoom. This webinar will cover: What is heirs’ property and how is it created?…
PLANNING A SAFE & FUN FOURTH OF JULY
…let’s also remember to protect our communities, our land, and our fellow citizens from unintended mistakes that can have devastating consequences. Many areas in Georgia have gone weeks without any…
Wildfire Risk High as July Fourth Holiday Approaches
…build throughout Georgia, the Georgia Forestry Commission is reminding residents about the increasing risk of wildfire. “We need everybody’s help in keeping our communities and our forestlands safe,” said Georgia…
Making your Home more Energy Efficient – by Planting Trees
…frequently, thereby decreasing overall maintenance costs. It’s important in summer to care for trees that are already established. Nothing replaces a large shade tree for immediate impact, so be sure…
Forestry Intern’s Experience at GFC
…in on meetings with other agencies and seeing first-hand how government and community organizations work behind the scenes. My favorite part of this internship would be going to the Dixon…
GFC Launches Weekly Fall Foliage Updates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 The fall foliage season in Georgia begins soon and the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is ready with valuable tips for leaf peepers! Beginning on…
The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire
…densely population communities. While living in rural, forested environments is peaceful, it comes with some trade-offs and lessons for homeowners. The areas in which homes are nestled into natural settings…
