Longleaf Restoration
…ecosystem can make such efforts attractive to landowners. There are many ways landowners can receive help; capitalizing on these resources is a matter of knowing what is available and whom…
Georgia Wood-Using Industries Directory
…Size: E Mailing Address: 248 Sweetwater Drive Baxley, GA 31513 Energy Product-wood pellets Species: yellow pine Products:wood pellets By-Products:none Phone: 912-366-1422 Email:info@framfuels.com Website: www.framfuels.com Archer Forest Products, LLC Physical Address:…
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
…Unlike our native beetles that kill weakened trees as part of the natural nutrient recycling process, emerald ash borers kill vigorously growing and weakened ash trees. It is not native…
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.
Water Quality & BMPs
…Silvicultural Best Management Practices Implementation and Compliance Survey PDF 2020 Lower Savannah River Watershed (LSRW) Initiative – Project Area Map Detail map of the areas within the LSRW Initiative. PDF…
Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP)
Purpose The purpose of the Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP) is to promote healthy forests by eliminating nonnative, invasive plants. If left unchecked, lands occupied by these plants become unproductive…
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…nursery stock each year. The Georgia Forestry Commission samples native vegetation surrounding these nursery sites as well as from forested areas throughout the state and to date, no native plants…
Taxes & Estate Planning
…passive loss rules: Investor Passive Active participant (materially participating) in a trade or business As a general rule, you will receive the best tax advantages if you are in the…
Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests
…invasive can out-compete with native species in a region. Furthermore, some invasive insects will aggressively feed on native trees and transport pathogens that those natives are not accustomed to. In…
Nonnative Invasive Plants of Southern Forests
Information on accurate identification and effective control of the 33 plants or groups that are invading the forests of the 13 Southern States at an alarming rate, showing both growing and dormant season traits.
