Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests
…its native country and relocated to a non-native country, it can become an invasive species and wreak havoc on the forested ecosystems of the new country. This is because in…
Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022
…wider across north Georgia Views from overlooks and valleys have shifted from dark green to light green with small patches of faint yellows and maroons. The tops of ridges and…
Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022
…have yet to become apparent. Views from overlooks are still green; however, they have begun shifting from dark green to light green. Rainfall and wind intensity in the following months…
My Internship Experience Working with GFC State Lands
…inspections on a logging site to determine if the wood being cut was per the timber prescription for that tract. This includes making sure that trees left standing have not…
Forestry Intern’s Experience at GFC
…I would like to pursue this avenue of forestry once I graduate. Working with the GFC was unique because I could help out individual landowners while still having an exciting…
Seedling Webstore is Open for Business!
…haven’t had a chance to look over the selections yet, don’t wait much longer! While more hardwoods are available this season over last, some of the popular hardwood species are…
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…reach for the sunshine. For many people, however, it’s the most miserable time of year, when all the pollen, both visible and invisible, wreaks havoc on human bodies. Despite its…
Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp
…By the fifth day, campers have an understanding of what it took for a tree to be made into that piece of paper. By having so many volunteers who are…
Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021
…– fading to red and yellow Percentage of color change from green to date: 10%. The previous wet summer should increase the chances of having a good season, barring any…
2021 Dirty Dozen (Top Twelve Nonnative Invasive Plants) List
72 counties have had cogongrass detections since 2007, and to date 34 of the 72 counties have no active cogongrass. Georgia’s proactive treatment program assists landowners across the state, and 85% of all known cogongrass spots in Georgia are considered inactive.
The Georgia Forestry Commission documents all known cogongrass infestations.Invasive Species: Any plant or animal that has been introduced and aggressively competes with and displaces local native communities; normally having no native enemies to limit reproduction and spread.
The Dirty Dozen List of Non-native Invasive Species is ranked by the total acres occupied according to Forest Inventory and Analysis data. Honey Suckle and Fescue are not included in this list. Credit for the data used to make this list to the US Forest Service Forest Inventory and Analysis Program and The Georgia Forestry Commission FIA Foresters.
