Forest Utilization
…through a query of the Forest Service’s TPO site. Georgia TPO Reports TitleDescriptionDocument Type 2020 Georgia Timber Product Output and Use Georgia forests accounted for a total of 1,383,131 thousand…
2020 Georgia Timber Product Output and Use
Georgia forests accounted for a total of 1,383,131 thousand cubic feet (MCF) of timber products while the forest products industry produced a total of 1,395,847 MCF within the State.
Forest Industry
Our numbers speak for themselves. One of the top exporters nationwide in 2019 for wood, wood fuel, and wood pellets $36.3 billion – total impact of the forest industry on…
2021 Cogongrass in Georgia January Update
The 1457 cogongrass spots encompass a total of 373 acres. The status and treatment for each spot is at varying levels. The Georgia Forestry Commission recognizes a spot as eradicated after three consecutive years of finding no cogongrass resprouts.
2021 Cogongrass Spring Newsletter
The Georgia Forestry Commission has begun the 15th year of its campaign to fight the exotic, invasive weed known as cogongrass. Forty three new detections have been confirmed from January 1, 2021 through March 17, 2021 in Georgia, bringing the statewide cumulative total to 1,501 cogongrass spots. This number is moderately higher than the 31 detections made during this same time period in 2020.
Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021
…more vivid yellows and reds while oak and hickory are near peak and displaying dull browns and yellows. Overall, total color change is around 95% as overlooks and ridges have…
Wildlife Incentives for Nongame and Game Species (Project WINGS)
…year on up to 10 acres per grant. The maximum total payment for the three-year contract cannot exceed $1,500. Contract Length 3 years Application Process Applications are accepted by Natural…
Georgia 2021 SPB Aerial Survey Report
Southern pine beetle (SPB) activity was very low across the state in 2021. Above average rainfall throughout the summer maintained healthy tree vigor resulting in very few pine beetle spots. Flights were flown across the state in August and September for a total of 5,509
miles.
GFC Centennial
…founded for the “protection, propagation, and the planting of useful trees.” By 1880, Georgia ranked first in the South in total lumber production, and in 1888, like-minded forest leaders collaborated…
Leaf Watch Report October 7th, 2021
…are starting to shed leaves but have yet to show much change in color. Overall, total foliage color change is less than 5%, but is most noticeable in areas above…
