Forest Health
…beetle, Xyleborus glabratus, apparently introduced from Asia in solid wood packing material into the Port of Savannah. Since 2003, laurel wilt has caused massive mortality of redbay (Persea borbonia) trees…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…me, interacting with others while using critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication boosts comprehension and retention. During one of our exercises, we were presented with a wildfire scenario in a…
Resources
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Timber Products
…889 trees can be grown per acre (7 foot x 7 foot spacing; 5-year rotation; 6 feet average height). Firewood Firewood is sold by weight, truckload, or a cord (pile…
Sirex Woodwasp in Georgia
A non-native woodwasp, Sirex noctilio, was detected in New York (NY) in 2005 and likely entered a port via solid wood packing material in cargo. This insect is native to…
Timber Buyers Directory
…GA 31757 Phone 1: Phone 2: 229-224-7859 Fax: rfowler@flintrivertimber.com Forestree Solutions Don Wilkerson Title: Owner Buckhead, GA 30625 Phone 1: Phone 2: (706) 818-2155 Fax: dwbuckhead@msn.com G.C. Brantley Logging Inc…
Laurel Wilt Disease Associated with Redbay Ambrosia Beetle
…family (Lauraceae). It is caused by the fungus Harringtonia lauricola and vectored by the redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus, apparently introduced from Asia in solid wood packing material into the…
Prescribed Fire and COVID-19
…your local county office Let’s ensure that when the history of this pandemic is written, that forestry is written as part of the solution, and not part of the problem….
Ransomware Attack Impacting GFC Online Services
…be assured we are intently focused on this issue and will be back up and running when the problem is solved and we can assure safety for you and GFC….
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020
…this week by the birches. Many yellow poplars are currently shedding leaves with leaf showers common along your drive. However, there is still a solid population of poplar that are…
