Building Healthy Forests for Birds

…of species. In places where forest can not be managed as a continuous unit, grasslands, wetlands, and early successional habitat should be kept, prioritizing the support of native plant species….

Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021

…similar characteristics in foliage color change. While percentage color change from green to date continues to increase every week; Species specifics: Dogwood – mix of dull and deep reds Birch…

Invasive Plant Control Program

…Comprehensive information on cogongrass in Georgia along with links to other southeastern state efforts on cogongrass External Website Georgia Invasive Species Task Force The Georgia Invasive Species Task Force is…

Conservation Woodland Program

…for a wide variety of management purposes: timber, forest health, invasive species control, riparian habitat, tree identification, wildlife management and habitat, pollinators, growing vegetables, fruit, and mushrooms, creating your biochar,…

Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022

…green. Species specifics: Maple – green to light shades of red and yellow. Dogwood – still green Sourwood – usually the first species to show signs of color. Estimated percentage…

Educator Resources

…innovative uses of wood. External Website Georgia Species Fact Sheets Review fact sheets on Georgia Species: Amphibians, Birds, Crayfish, Dragonflies, Mammals, Fishes, Mussels and Snails, Plants and Reptiles. External Website…

Southern Pine Beetles

…wildlife habitat for many species of game and non-game animals. Longleaf pine establishment (in specified areas of Georgia) Longleaf pine is the most resistant pine to southern pine beetle attack….

Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022

…will determine how good of a season we can expect. Multiple moderate to severe storms will lead to premature leaf fall and less overall color. Species specifics: Dogwood – Green…

Champion Trees

…currently on Georgia’s Champion Tree list not listed in the Handbook because, in the past, any tree species was accepted. The goal is to remove these species over time as…

Georgia Species Fact Sheets

Review fact sheets on Georgia Species: Amphibians, Birds, Crayfish, Dragonflies, Mammals, Fishes, Mussels and Snails, Plants and Reptiles.