Forestry Education Tools at Hand Through New Websites
…special attention given to Georgia’s wildlife, forests, forest products and water. Participants share 18 different hands-on project-based activities, go on field trips and on completion, receive certificates in Project Learning…
High Fire Danger Impacts Outdoor Burning
…in the four and five categories, indicating very high fire danger,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Chief of Protection Frank Sorrells. “The decision to burn must be made on specific weather…
New Online Tool Tracks Georgia Wildfire Activity
…new service, click https://georgiafc.firesponse.com/public. For successful connectivity, ensure that Java Script is installed and that only supported browsers such as Google Chrome are used. Slow internet speeds may hamper proper…
Timber Buyers Directory
…Ben Spears Title: Owner Metter, GA 30439 Phone 1: 912-685-5055 Phone 2: 912-531-2735 Fax: ben@handhtimber.net Hawthorne Grading & Hauling Michael R. Hawthorne Title: Foreman Waleska, GA 30183 Phone 1: 770-479-4182…
Arbor Day Celebrated Across Georgia in February
…celebration in Macon on February 12 honored cities, campuses and power companies throughout Georgia for their achievements promoting urban canopies. A special celebration will be held on Friday, February 21…
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia Fact Sheet
HWA is a serious pest of hemlock trees in Georgia. The aphid-like insect feeds on eastern and Carolina hemlock trees, eventually resulting in tree mortality. The very existence of the eastern and Carolina hemlock species is greatly threatened by HWA.
Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators
…Williams. “It was a very special day for our employees who’ve gone many extra miles to serve the state, and we thank Representative Lynn Smith and Senator Tyler Harper for…
EAB – GAinvasives.org
Detailed information about emerald ash borer (EAB) from the Georgia Invasive Species Task Force.
Disaster Resource Center
The USDA Disaster Resource Center offers information about specific disasters and emergencies, how to prepare, recover, and help build long-term resilience, as well as information about USDA assistance during disaster events.
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
…Health Specialist Previous Updates Updated September 22, 2022 The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an exotic insect that belongs to a group of metallic wood-boring beetles. Unlike our native beetles…
