2020 Cogongrass in Georgia – Spring Update
Twenty three new detections have been confirmed from January 1, 2020 through March 10, 2020 in Georgia, bringing the statewide cumulative total to 1,374 cogongrass spots.
GFC’s Stance on Burning during the COVID-19 Pandemic (4/9/2020)
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
Forest Health Archived Resources
…2021 Cogongrass in Georgia January Update 2021 Cogongrass Percent Inactive Map Winter Update 2021 Cogongrass Spring Newsletter 2021 Dirty Dozen (Top Twelve Nonnative Invasive Plants) List 2022 Cogongrass County Density…
GA Forestry Report: April Tornadoes Cause $3 Million+ In Damages
GA Forestry Report: April Tornadoes Cause $3 Million+ in Damages The Georgia Forestry Commission has released its assessment of damage to timberland and rural trees following a series of tornadoes…
GFC and COVID-19 – 5/27/20 Update
…closed to the public but are staffed by one person daily who answers calls and issues burn permits. New protocols for accepting visitors and meeting with you in person are…
Hurricane Cleanup Deadlines at Hand
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 2, 2020 The deadline is fast approaching for approved landowners impacted by Hurricane Michael to complete their state funded cleanup work and to submit documentation for…
Georgia Census 2020
Georgia is counting down to a very important deadline and your input is needed! By responding to the US Census 2020 by September 30, you will help determine how billions…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020
…some color and occasionally you find some really good color. I think we took a step backwards by a week at least due to the storm but the good news…
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
…to allow crews to get to others blocking the roads. As such, the shoulders still have tree remnants right up to the road’s edge. Use caution when exploring new routes….
Georgia Forestry Commission Says Now is the Time to Order and Plant Trees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 1, 2020 Georgia’s tree planting season is well underway, along with brisk seedling sales by the Georgia Forestry Commission. Buyers have been busy choosing popular hardwood…
