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…Forestry BMPs for Forest Firefighting Dip Sites and Associated Spoils Material In some instances, forest fire fighting activities dictate the need for adequate sources of water for use in forest…
Vigilance Urged as Insect-Attacks Emerge
…146.7, placing it in the high category of locations with more than 81 spots. Twiggs County also registered more than 81 average per-trap per-day counts. Dawson and Greene Counties had…
High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
…on several wildfires by mapping fire perimeters and locating hot spots. Our Forest Management department has used them to create georeferenced aerial maps, locating pine beetle spots, poachers, and more….
Heterobasidion Root Disease (formally Annosum Root Disease) in Georgia
…The fungus that causes HRD enters pine stands when its airborne spores land on the freshly cut stump or root surfaces. The spores progress downward through the root system and…
Searching for the Next “Great American Tree”
…provide, The American Grove is sponsoring the 5th annual Great American Tree Competition. The American Grove, an online community of tree enthusiasts, promotes the Great American Tree Competition (GATC) every…
Forestry Education Tools at Hand Through New Websites
…into the classroom and students into the environment. Georgia Project Learning Tree is co-sponsored by the University of Georgia, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. The Georgia Teacher Conservation…
Prescribed Burn Certification
GFC instructors will provide instruction on subjects such as fire behavior, fire weather and fire tactics. Applicants may attend one of several training sessions scheduled throughout the year where they…
Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022
…spots with high color intensities of red or yellow. Sweetgum also provides a few areas of color, showing occasional shades of dull red and brown but still mostly green. Oak,…
Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
…have noticeably more color than the slopes and valleys below. The areas on top of the Cumberland Plateau show unique colors. Maple and sourwood are primarily responsible for most spots…
BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
…unusual– and rave review-garnering– camps is fast approaching. Between now and May 1, parents of 12- and 13-year olds are invited to apply for a spot in the Billy Lancaster…
