“The Best Time to Plant a Tree was Yesterday.”
…to begin planning for planting trees even before the trees that had fallen were cleaned up. I have worked alongside the Georgia Forestry Commission for 20 years and they have…
Needlecast in Pines
…end of each branch. While these trees may look like they are dying, needlecast rarely causes trees to die. Needlecast should not be mistaken for brown spot needle blight (BSNB)….
Laurel Wilt Disease Associated with Redbay Ambrosia Beetle
Laurel Wilt disease in Redbay. (L) Toothpick-like frass tubes extruded by ambrosia beetles boring into the wood. (C) Large Redbay trees killed by Laurel Wilt, rotting, and falling to the…
Asian Longhorned Beetle
…(DPI) for identification. Agents from the DPI identified the beetle as the invasive Asian longhorned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis). A preliminary survey of the area found four maple trees infested with…
Teacher Conservation Workshop gets an A+
…viable trees through a process that involves controlling how some of their heartiest trees are pollinated. I never knew that was possible, but they’ve found a way to artificially inseminate…
Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…About Birds Georgia: Birds Georgia is building places where birds and people thrive. We create bird-friendly communities through conservation, education, and community engagement. Founded in 1926 as the Atlanta Bird…
GFC Seedling Sales Open!
…different types of oak, and many fruit-bearing trees. Trees favored for aesthetics, such as dogwood and crape myrtle, are also available. All are sold in packages of 10, 50, 250,…
A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore
…at 2022 and preparing for new initiatives that will deliver value to Georgia and its forestry community. 2022 has been an incredible year at the Georgia Forestry Commission! We have…
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FORESTERS #1 FOR AREA FIRE PROTECTION
…to building construction. They’re a shining example of our agency’s commitment to service.” This isn’t the first time Area 9 employees have been singled out for their performance. The group…
Timber Sales & Harvest Advice
…private landowners selling trees, timber or wood by lump sum. PDF Forest Product Sales Contract for Per-unit Sales Sample Sample contract agreement for private landowners selling trees, timber or wood…
