GFC Leaf Watch: October 16, 2020
…last two weeks, the Richard Russel Scenic Highway, Dicks Creek Gap (US 76 between Clayton and Hiawassee) and GA 180 west of Wolf Pen Gap should make for nice drives….
Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative
…The rate per acre will vary between $8-$25, the maximum per landowner is $3750. The burn must be conducted in one of the following counties: Chattahoochee, Dooly, Harris, Macon, Marion,…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020
…Richard Russel Scenic Highway, Dicks Creek Gap (US 76 between Clayton and Hiawassee) and GA 180 west of Wolf Pen Gap.. Also this week, GA 60 north of Woody Gap…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020
…from Dahlonega to Suches and then Morganton (Woody Gap); GA 180 from Suches to Vogel State Park (Wolf Pen Gap); and US 76 from Clayton to Hiawassee (Dicks Creek Gap)….
Local Forester Named GFC 2020 Forester of the Year
…star within the forestry community.” Martin’s assigned management counties are Early, Miller, Seminole, Decatur. Martin was recognized for completing 556 customer cases impacting 54,000 acres. He created eight detailed Forest…
New Report Shows Continued Growth for Forestry in Georgia
…includes all service and manufacturing activity related to the growth, harvesting and use of forest materials in Georgia. In 2019, urban and community forestry companies created and supported more than…
GFC Centennial
…settlers followed, timber became recognized as a great source of revenue, and its value led to the creation of an industry of seemingly endless supply. That is, until cleared lands…
March Tornado Timber Damage Totals Nearly $3 Million
…and urban forests were hit hard by this tornado,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “GFC crews were on the ground immediately, clearing debris and helping open access roads….
Pine Bark Beetles
…and shape. SPB pitch tubes are usually found in the bark crevices, while Ips pitch tubes are usually found on the bark plates. Once the beetles enter the tree, they…
Southern Pine Beetles
…selectively removing those that are diseased. Certain pathogens that lead to diseases, such as pitch canker, littleleaf disease and other root diseases, can weaken pines and create stands that are…
