Hurricane Matthew Timber Impact Assessment Georgia (2016)
Hurricane Matthew impacted multiple southern states, and all coastal counties of Georgia experienced extreme winds and heavy rain on October 7th and 8th, 2016.
Hurricane Michael Recovery Assistance
…creates a tax credit for timber growers in the 28 counties included in the disaster area who incurred significant damages and expenses due to Hurricane Michael. External Website Hurricane Michael…
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia
…and dinotefuran. See these articles for explanations of insecticide treatments: Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Management in Georgia (McCarty and Womack) and Optimized Insecticide Dosage for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Control (Benton). Care…
Pine Bark Beetles in Georgia
…killing vast expanses of pines was documented in colonial times. Environmental stresses to trees can’t be avoided, but good forest management that controls density within stands can create vigorous stands…
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…this pathogen poses has been explained in detail at 50+ training sessions (presented by either the GFC Forest Health Staff or University of Georgia – Plant Pathology Department) to resource…
Georgia’s Forest Action Plan
…sustain and expand the benefits of its 24+ million acres of forest land and forest products industry. One of the primary recommendations of the report was for the state to…
#SpringIntoAction with GFC!
Spring time in Georgia is always a sight to behold – even, and especially – in these challenging times. Whether enjoying the outdoor splendor an acceptable social distance from other…
Hazards of the Forest
Foresters and others who work outside and those who enjoy being in the outdoors are often confronted with hazards that can cause sickness, injury, or death. This booklet provides a brief description of those hazards to help you avoid an unpleasant encounter.
Howard E. Bennett Museum
…naval ships, which is how the name “naval stores” came to be. A section of the museum is dedicated to naval stores and forest management practices. Visitors can explore different…
Caring for your Trees: Proper Watering
…trees are transplanted, they can experience “transplant shock.” It is critical to water newly planted trees during the establishment phase to promote root growth, mitigate issues related to heat stress,…
