NIDIS Drought Alert Emails: Get Local Drought Conditions in Your Inbox
…U.S. Drought Monitor and U.S. Drought Outlook alerts, or explore more local drought information on Drought.gov. Have questions or feedback? Reach out to the U.S. Drought Portal team at drought.portal@noaa.gov….
Why Choose a Live Christmas Tree?
…preparations. Choosing a real tree vs. an artificial tree is a decision each family has to make. Here are a few reasons I feel choosing a real tree is best:…
2020 Georgia Timber Product Output and Use
Georgia forests accounted for a total of 1,383,131 thousand cubic feet (MCF) of timber products while the forest products industry produced a total of 1,395,847 MCF within the State.
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.
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…Georgia Forestry Commission, pollen is a critical part of the Reforestation Department’s mission. Pine pollen plays an important role in the generation of superior trees that are cross-bred for desirable…
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…
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…receive pollen. Male pollen from superior parent will be injected into bag to pollenate flowers when they are at maximum receptivity. At the Georgia Forestry Commission, pollen is a critical…
Pardon Our Smoke
…threatened and endangered plants or animals who are dependent on post-fire conditions, opening up feeding areas for wildlife, improving timber production, and burning off ground fuels to reduce the risk…
Find Tree City USA Communities
Thousands of Tree City USA communities—large and small—have made a commitment to their urban tree canopy and their residents. Check them our.
GFC Firewise Communities
List of Firewise Communities in Georgia.
