YHC – Hemlock Project
The Young Harris College (YHC) Hemlock Proiect is a volunteer effort of community members and students to help raise Sasajiscymnus tsugae, a tiny ladybird beetle that is one of the few natural predators of the HWA. The organization works in conjunction with the Forest Service and GFC to decide where to release the adult beetles.
Lula Lake Land Trust (LLLT)
Since 2014, LLLT has treated 7,500 Hemlocks against the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid, and the core preserve serves as a State of Georgia research site for chemical and biologic controls.
2020 Soil Injector/Soil Drench Kit Loan Program
Soil injectors are provided by the Georgia Forestry Commission to aid those interested in treating their own trees. The injectors are loaned out free of charge but a $250 deposit is required.
Carefully Planned “Good Fires” Prevent Bad Ones
…Jewett. “Whether restoring Table Mountain Pine in the mountains, or Shortleaf and Longleaf pine forests in the piedmont, these partners provide important help in meeting our goal to apply prescribed…
Area Timber Thefts Yield Arrest and More Investigation
…trespass, a misdemeanor.” Clavier said an inspection conducted by the Georgia Forestry Commission determined 144 trees were cut down on one landowner’s property, with 140 of those being merchantable red…
Free Prescribed Fire Class for Select Applicants
…provided by mail prior to the program, which will be led by Georgia Forestry Commission instructors who have extensive experience within a wide variety of fire management and natural resource…
Forestry Education Tools at Hand Through New Websites
…waste, climate change and green jobs, among others. Activities support critical thinking skills, incorporate technology and use differentiated instruction. Materials provide educators the tools they need to bring the environment…
Searching for the Next “Great American Tree”
…person are encouraged. Nominations will be shared via social media, including Facebook (The Grove), Twitter (@plantyourlegacy; #greatamericantree #GATC19), and Instagram (@plantyourlegacy). Nominations may also be submitted as an email attachment…
New Online Tool Tracks Georgia Wildfire Activity
…new service, click https://georgiafc.firesponse.com/public. For successful connectivity, ensure that Java Script is installed and that only supported browsers such as Google Chrome are used. Slow internet speeds may hamper proper…
Hurricane Cleanup Time Extended; State Timber Tax Credit Deadline Nears
…GFC team is always available to help anyone with questions about forest management and reforestation options. One of our main goals, to keep forests as forests, remains a top priority.”…
