Pine Bark Beetles

…storm damage or disease. It is important that pine species best suited to the area are planted and that recommended spacing intervals are followed. Thinning and competition control help maintain…

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…

How Fire Earns GOOD Marks in the Forest

…known but important role – fire. Governor Brian Kemp has declared February 5-11 “Prescribed Fire Awareness Week” in Georgia. Begun in 2005, the observance marks the importance of fire in…

Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”

…play, can lead to unexpected learning opportunities, enhanced personal growth, and improved learning skills that are important to lifelong education. The Georgia Forestry Commission is home to dedicated specialists who…

Forests Continue to Grow Georgia’s Economy

…11 pulp mills, continued to dominate all sectors within the forest industry. Urban and community forestry impacts, which are not included in other portions of the report, also showed strong…

Timber Products

…Analysis (FIA) program, the Southern Research Station (SRS) in cooperation with the Georgia Forestry Commission. PDF Georgia Certified Mills & Products (2023) This is a list of companies that participated…

Forest Utilization

…of roundwood, all primary wood-using industries in a state are surveyed bi-annually. Primary wood-using industries include pulp mills, sawmills, veneer mills, composite panel mills (osb), and other industrial products mills….

STEM & Forestry

…education and career fields. So, what exactly does STEM/STEAM stand for, and how does that relate to forestry? STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. STEAM incorporates another important…

BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP  

…descriptions are posted to give families an overview of basic facts about camp dates, offerings, lodging, and much more. At billylancastercamp.com you’ll see that this camp gives middle school students…

Get Ready for Summer with Post-Storm Tree Assessments

…at https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/ask-the-arborist/ for input and information about your storm damage mitigation options. It is imperative that all formal tree assessments and treatment be conducted by an International Society of Arboriculture…