Gall Producing Insects

Galls are abnormal vegetative growths on trees that result from the feeding and egg laying activities of various insects and mites. Generally, galls are not life threatening to trees, but there are recommended steps to control the growth.

Leaning Trees – What’s up with that?

Unfortunately, neither Mother Nature nor the character of a tree can reduce the very real risks associated with leaning. It’s not that trees that lean are inherently bad; it’s just that gravity creates problems.

Total Maximum Daily Loadings (TMDL)

In July of 1997, the state of Georgia came under a federal court order to develop Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) rates and implementation plans on water quality impaired stream segments. GFC was tasked with developing the forestry component for TMDL plans.

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia

…canadensis) and two counties have Carolina hemlock (Tsuga caroliniana). HWA was first found in Georgia in 2003, and by 2012 it had spread throughout the entire state’s hemlock range (see…

Pine Bark Beetles in Georgia

…account with the management of any pine dominated forest. All five species of pine bark beetles are naturally occurring insects to the southeastern United States, and epidemics of these pests…