Longleaf Restoration
…addition, “fuels” of leftover logging debris on the forest floor caused catastrophic wildfires. Animal populations plummeted, with a cascading negative effect on the entire ecosystem. In the 1900s, people began…
Forests Continue to Grow Georgia’s Economy
…report, the total economic output of the forest industry in 2020 rose to $39.1 billion, a 7.1% increase over the previous year. That number shows the impact of how forestry…
Green Local Economies
Rad this article to learn about economic benefits of trees in cities.
UNG Ecological Protection Lab
The University of North Georgia (UNG) Ecological Protection Lab (formerly the Beetle Lab) has led in regional efforts to protect the Eastern Hemlock from the invasive Wooly Adelgid by initiating biological control efforts through the rearing and release of predatory beetles to reduce adelgid numbers and impacts.
Ecosystem Services – A Guide for Decision Makers
A Guide for Decision Makers: by Janet Ranganathan, Karen Bennett, Ciara Raudsepp-Hearne, Nicolas Lucas, Frances Irwin, Monika Zurek and Neville Ash and Paul West – March 2008
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Bloom or Bust?
A Document of the UNEP FI Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services Work Stream (BESW).
Quantifying the Value of Non-Timber Ecosystem Services from Georgia’s Private Forests
2011 study led by Dr. Rebecca Moore at the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources quantifying the value of non-timber ecosystem services from Georgia’s private forests.
Fire Valued for Ecosystem Health during Prescribed Fire Awareness Week
…fire is used by qualified land managers to clear underbrush and vegetative debris, which can fuel dangerous wildfires, or “bad fires,” and for effective ecosystem management. “Prescribed fires have tremendous…
GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…economic development by working in partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Provide leadership in education and outreach to Georgia’s increasing urban population to ensure the populace is aware…
Carbon Sequestration
…called “Carbon Sequestration.” Find out more about Carbon Sequestration. What are ecological services? Ecological services are the natural benefits of a well managed forest: water filtration, erosion control, wildlife habitats,…
