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Cavities in Trees

Cavities are created when physical wounding of the trunk occurs whether by human, weather or wildlife action. These wounds are then expanded by wood decaying fungi, bacteria or wildlife and can occur anywhere on the tree, but are most critical when they occur in the trunk or in major stems and branches.

High Fire Danger Impacts Outdoor Burning

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…criteria in each location, and because safety is always our top concern, burn permitting may be restricted based on the fire danger forecast.” Burn permits issued by the Georgia Forestry…

Human Resources Information

…and other variables. Georgia state government has established a Section 125 Cafeteria Plan which allows employees to have health, dental and Flexible Spending Accounts contributions deducted on a pre-tax basis….

Champion Trees

…criteria: It must have an erect woody perennial stem, or trunk, at least 9.5 inches in circumference measured 4.5 feet from the ground. It must have a definitely formed crown…

Storm Mitigation Planning

…after a storm. In the post-event recovery period, Georgia ReLeaf opportunities and disaster assistance programs may be available. You will need to plan ahead to ensure you have met criteria…

Certified Tree Professionals

…of them to see what services they provide. Should your search come up empty you may need to expand your search criteria to include the nearest larger city and pare…

Ask The Arborist

…Trees Cavities are created when physical wounding of the trunk occurs whether by human, weather or wildlife action. These wounds are then expanded by wood decaying fungi, bacteria or wildlife…

Rural Fire Defense Program

…at little to no cost to the end-user. In most instances, FFP enables full ownership (title, etc.) to be transferred to the end-user after meeting program criteria. Please see the…