Native Trees of Georgia Book
Book showing illustrations of trees native to Georgia.
Fire Prevention Week 2020
…accumulations. That also includes stacked firewood. It’s important to store firewood away from your home. Decks and porches are commonly constructed of wood, making them an additional fuel if exposed…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020
…and red are gradually expanding. Red maple, sumac, and blackgum are primarily responsible for the faint patches of red, while hickory and poplar are providing small hints of yellow. Sweetgum…
Ask The Arborist Series: Risk Assessment for your Trees
How to assess various types of trees and explains certain risk factors.
Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative
…a live prescribed burn. During these events, landowners can install fire breaks, write a burn plan, hold a drip torch, and put fire on the ground. During these events, experienced…
Georgia Forestry Commission Director Named by Governor Kemp
…next 100 years.” Lowrimore is a registered forester with the Georgia Board of Foresters who has more than 20 years of forestry and professional experience. Most recently, he served as…
GFC’s Local Forest Ranger and WUI Specialist Receives Fire Prevention Award
It’s not a secret that the Georgia Forestry Commission family is composed of hundreds of men and women who bring a formidable amount of expertise to forest landowners and the…
Will someone buy my trees
Many homeowners believe that the trees in their landscape have significant economic value for use as lumber or other wood products. These trees, whether pine or hardwood, seem to occupy such a large space in the landscape that it’s difficult to imagine they can’t be used to build houses, furniture or put to some other valuable use. Landowners also hope that this value will help offset the cost of the tree’s removal, which can be very expensive.
Southern Pine Beetles
…these stands at proper densities, can help with vigor and natural resistance to SPB. Matching the correct species to the site is crucial to expect good long-term results. Please contact…
One Tree Planted – Reforestation Program
Program Overview One Tree Planted is providing funding to assist private landowners in North Georgia with reforestation expenses. The funds will reimburse approved landowners $100/acre on eligible reforestation practices. Signup…
