Caring for your Trees: Proper Watering

…It is critical to water newly planted trees during the establishment phase to promote root growth, mitigate issues related to heat stress, and promote photosynthesis to maximize growth of foliage….

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia

…is capable of rapid population growth. In the Southeast, mild winters also allow greater numbers of HWA to survive the winter, leading to higher population grown than in the northeastern…

Taxes & Estate Planning

Ad Valorem Tax Assessment of Timber Sold In Georgia, timber is taxed only once during the period of its growth and that is at the time of harvest or sale….

Forest Utilization

…per year than is harvested, resulting in growth exceeding removals by 48% for all species combined. PDF Georgia Carbon Registry Factsheet The Georgia Carbon Registry provides forest landowners, municipalities, and…

Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)

…quality in the interface due to increased erosion and sedimentation, stormwater run-off, and rising water temperatures. Growth Rapid unplanned growth can radically change the landscape of an area. Tree cover…

Doing Business in Georgia

…Bioenergy is a growth industry Forest bioenergy is the use of renewable forestry biomass to produce energy products. Forest biomass is any plant or tree material produced by forest growth.

Ask The Arborist

…and mites. Generally, galls are not life threatening to trees, but there are recommended steps to control the growth. PDF Gummosis in Trees Gummosis is a common infection found on…

Reforestation

…better the growth. If some seedlings have roots that are excessively long, remove them individually, and trim slightly. Do not allow seedlings to dry out from wind or sun. Ample…

State Managed Forests

…educational programs concerning the management of our forests. The Commission supports the growth and production of renewable resources while provide a healthy environment for people, wildlife, and plants. Maps &…