Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
Updated September 26, 2023 David Cappaert, Michigan State University, Bugwood.org photo credit The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an exotic insect that belongs to a group of metallic wood-boring beetles….
Ask The Arborist
…than others, but all warrant further investigation. PDF Gall Producing Insects Galls are abnormal vegetative growths on trees that result from the feeding and egg laying activities of various insects…
Firefighting Training & Resources
…and personal instruction, which allows for instructor and trainee interactions, more “hands on” practical instruction, and will enhance the overall training experience. The Georgia Forestry Commission ensures qualified instructors are…
Human Resources Information
…Eligibility for all group health insurance coverage is the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Medical Insurance Georgia state government offers its employees three types of health…
Timber Buyers Directory
…912-281-7109 Fax: 912-458-5656 Plains Logging Co, Timothy D. Blalock Title: Forester White Plains, GA 30625 Phone 1: 706-353-9974 Phone 2: 706-318-8508 Fax: tmkwblalock@gmail.com Plains Logging Company James S. Coleman Title:…
Taxes & Estate Planning
…Tax Advantages NOTE: Most of the Information Below Applies To Active Participants Capital Gains/Self-Employment Taxes* The factors which determine whether or not timber income qualifies for capital gains include the…
Community Wildfire Protection Plan
…CWPP -2016 PDF Irwin CWPP -2018 PDF Jackson County CWPP 2022 PDF Jasper CWPP -2016 PDF Jeff Davis CWPP -2019 PDF Jefferson CWPP -2017 PDF Jenkins CWPP -2019 PDF Johnson…
My Firewise Experience
…course, the homeowners would have to agree for us to inspect the fire safety of their house. It was a great experience that helped me understand what a Firewise home…
Waging War on the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid
…is by applying a systemic insecticide via either a soil drench or soil injection treatment. These two treatments involve mixing the recommended amount of insecticide based on the diameter of…
Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
…visitors who enjoy our forests every year. The world-renowned Appalachian Trail, or AT, begins at Georgia’s Springer Mountain. Dozens of lakes across Georgia provide expansive beauty and respite along with…
