2021 Cogongrass in Georgia January Update

The 1457 cogongrass spots encompass a total of 373 acres. The status and treatment for each spot is at varying levels. The Georgia Forestry Commission recognizes a spot as eradicated after three consecutive years of finding no cogongrass resprouts.

Think safety before starting a burn.

* 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…

Pine Bark Beetles

…the most destructive and can kill large numbers of healthy trees over many acres in a short period of time. Black turpentine beetles and Ips beetles are generally attracted to…

2019 GA Carbon Sequestration Summary

Over 1.5 billion metric tons of carbon is sequestered on Georgia timberland according to 2019 Forest Inventory & Analysis (FIA) data, provided by the U.S. Forest Service. This includes 23.2 million acres on federal, state/local, and private property. It accounts for carbon in aboveground and belowground live and dead biomass, aboveground and belowground understory vegetation, coarse woody debris, soil, and leaf litter. This estimate excludes timberland primarily consisting of exotic species and non-stocked stands (previously forested land that has yet to be replanted or produce substantial natural vegetation).

Final Leaf Watch Report for November 17th, 2021

…few maples are still showing some vivid colors of yellow and orange. Overall color intensity will likely decrease in the coming week as leaves continue to drop. Species specifics: Dogwood…

Seedling Webstore is Open for Business!

GFC Guest Blog: Seedling Sales by Reforestation Chief Jeff Fields Georgia Forestry Commission seedling sales began on July 1 and orders are coming in at a rapid pace. If you…

Berrien County Woods Arson Suspect Jailed

…Brown, 37, is facing 55 charges in connection with 13 intentionally set fires that burned 13.7 acres and threatened the lives of local and state officers. If convicted on all…

Arbor Day Foundation Georgia Tree Planting Program

…local forester’s contract information, and required documents for payment (seedling invoice, planting invoice, map). Once tree planting has been completed, the landowner will submit necessary invoices and the tree planting…

2022 Georgia Firsts Fact Sheet

Georgia’s leadership in the production of forest products in the U.S. south, nation and world is possible because of the
state’s highly productive forests. On average, Georgia’s 23.8 million acres of commercial timberlands grow in excess of 24
million tons more wood per year than is harvested, resulting in growth exceeding removals by 48% for all species combined.