FAQs

…seedlots mean the seeds all come from the same mother tree. As a result, all the seedlings from a single-family seedlot are closely related. In a mixed seedlot, the seeds

Resources

…watersheds and ecosystems, both on private and public land, for the benefits they provide to the American people. Cooperative Forestry delivers its work through states, local governments, other federal agencies,…

GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 1, 2020

…sourwoods have started to turn red and burgundy, and dogwoods are showing muted reds. At higher elevations, a number of maples are already turning deep red. Along roadsides, the reds

Tree Seedlings

…and damaged or unhealthy seeds are discarded. Seeds are then dried for storage or prepared for immediate planting. We participate in two university/industry tree improvement cooperatives, and we maintain two…

Forest Legacy – Assessment of Needs

This assessment documents the need for a Forest Legacy Program in Georgia; identifies and delineates the boundaries of forest areas meeting the eligibility
requirements for designation as Forest Legacy Areas; and provides details of recommended areas for inclusion in the Forest Legacy.
Program.

Reforestation

…plant in Dry Branch, Georgia. Husks, wings and debris are removed and damaged or unhealthy seeds are discarded. Seeds are then dried for storage or prepared for immediate planting. We…

Conservation Woodland Program

…as pollinators to transport pollen from plant to plant. Those transfers lead to fertilizing plants so they can begin to grow fruits and seeds. The fruits and seeds that are…

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)

…to the United States and was first found near Detroit, Michigan, in 2002. EAB is now found in 36 states and five Canadian provinces and has already killed hundreds of…

Georgia’s Forest Action Plan

…ability of the forest resources in this state to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability to meet the needs of the future. With the assistance of…