GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
…our existing fall color. Upper elevation ridges and roadsides were stripped of color, however, there are still a significant number of trees that normally would be turning later that did…
Spring Tree Care
…prune. By cutting out any dead branches or stems, better structure can be established and it helps the tree seal off the wound where the dead branch was. Learn more…
Proper Tree Mulching
Mulch is organic material placed on the soil’s surface around trees and plants to enhance their growing conditions. Mulch helps maintain soil temperature and moisture, reduce water loss from soil, reduce weed competition, improve soil structure, and give landscapes a clean appearance. Often overlooked, spreading mulch around your trees is one of the easiest and most beneficial techniques that can have great impact on the health and vitality of your trees.
Homeowner help for managing Tornado / Storm damaged trees
…hire a tree service Is my tree safe Leaning trees Lightning struck trees Pruning Decision Guide The Homeowners role Tree risk management Tree roots driveways and sidewalks What it costs…
What it cost to remove a tree?
Tree removal costs can vary widely depending upon a number of factors, many of which may be beyond control. There could be any number of scenarios requiring you to contract with a tree removal service, from storm damage to home remodeling. Requiring immediate service may drive up the cost, perhaps unnecessarily, if there are no structures involved or damage is minimal.
March Tornado Timber Damage Totals Nearly $3 Million
…Our field foresters and urban forest strike team collected aerial and ground data for this assessment, which quantifies the wide degree of timber damage, from residential trees to mature managed…
Georgia’s Burn Notification System Changes – Coming Soon!
…an easy to remember “S-S-T-A-R” formula: S – Space – 25+ feet between fire and woodlands S – Space – 50+ feet between fire and structures T – Time –…
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
…Practices Covered Pine and hardwood planting, thinning, prescribed burning, native grass planting, permanent wildlife habitat establishment, riparian buffers, field borders, filter strips and wildlife opening establishment. Pay Rate General signup:…
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
…landings; managed with native trees appropriately stocked on the property (except temporarily for areas being reforested) and wildfire risk (in wildfire-prone areas) is minimized by strategically placed firebreaks. Forestry Practices…
Landowners Can Help Reduce Wildfire in Georgia
…The law supports Georgians’ right to burn on their property and outlines measures required of burners to ensure safety. Those measures include: adequate space between the fire and woodlands/structures; sunrise…
