Callery Pear Information
Callery pear is one of the most rapidly-spreading invasive plants in the eastern U.S. This plant stems from cultivars of ornamental pears, most commonly the Bradford pear. Callery pear can have long thorns, and grows singly or in thick patches in old fields, roadsides, or forested areas.
GFC’s Stance on Burning during the COVID-19 Pandemic (4/9/2020)
…informed decision on continued burn permitting. Thus far, those definitive answers remain elusive. Beyond any direct links between forestry smoke and COVID-19, we are also very aware of potential indirect…
Asian Longhorned Beetle
…(DPI) for identification. Agents from the DPI identified the beetle as the invasive Asian longhorned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis). A preliminary survey of the area found four maple trees infested with…
Fire Prevention Week 2020
…chance of fire. These include warm temperatures, wind, low humidity and atmospheric instability. Fighting and Preventing Forest Fires Early detection is key to effective fire suppression. When a fire emergency…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 16, 2020
…red and yellow Hickory – starting to get a yellow tint with browning edges Estimated percentage of color change from green to date: 10% at higher elevations. Scenic NW drive:…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020
…were rapidly replaced with vivid yellows and reds provided by recent turning of hickory, poplar, sourwood, and blackgum. Overlooks and ridges are showing impressive patches of color this week and…
New Report Shows Continued Growth for Forestry in Georgia
…$36.5 billion in total sales for the industry, supporting more than 141,000 jobs. It was the ninth consecutive year for job growth in the industry, with compensation ranking higher than…
GFC’s Local Forest Ranger and WUI Specialist Receives Fire Prevention Award
…small across north Georgia, yet Davis believes the impressions total several hundred thousand because of his collaborative efforts. “I’m flattered and honored to receive this award,” said English. “People remember…
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
…Landowner receives a signup incentive payment of 32.5% of the first full year annual rental payment, plus a onetime practice incentive payment of 50% of the eligible installation costs, plus…
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
…& commercial thinning, road stabilization and wildlife management practices. Pay Rate Landowners receive a pay rate based on 75% of the cost of installing the practice. Historically, underserved farmers may…
