Deadline Approaching for GA Timber Harvesters and Counties
…requirements were generated by a special group of county officials and staff, forestry industry representatives, and staff from the GFC, Georgia Forestry Association, and Association of County Commissioners of Georgia….
Teacher Conservation Workshop gets an A+
…didn’t involve amazing technological advancements, and the fact that they use these advancements to build better systems and practices around the sustainability of our forests was such a light bulb…
What I Did On My Summer Vacation…
…environmental education programs for over 10 years now. I’ve seen a lot, learned a lot, and love the EE community in Georgia. I felt, however, there wasn’t a whole lot…
Plan Now, Dodge Bullets Later!
…for tree clean up. Here are two valuable videos to check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovI5Hbc1lU4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGQmDkBVa64 Working with a certified arborist is always recommended, and you can find one here:https://www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist. Stay safe…
BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
…descriptions are posted to give families an overview of basic facts about camp dates, offerings, lodging, and much more. At billylancastercamp.com you’ll see that this camp gives middle school students…
BREEZING INTO SUMMERTIME
…details, visit https://epd.georgia.gov/air-protection-branch/open-burning-rules-georgia. Georgia law classifies outdoor burning in several categories. In counties not included in the outdoor burn ban, the Georgia Forestry Commission reminds residents they must continue to…
Forest Utilization
…of roundwood, all primary wood-using industries in a state are surveyed bi-annually. Primary wood-using industries include pulp mills, sawmills, veneer mills, composite panel mills (osb), and other industrial products mills….
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…
GFC Centennial
…to form the Southern Forestry Congress at a meeting in Atlanta. Desire for forest protection led to the establishment of state forestry departments in every southern state. As a result,…
Callery Pear Information
Callery pear is one of the most rapidly-spreading invasive plants in the eastern U.S. This plant stems from cultivars of ornamental pears, most commonly the Bradford pear. Callery pear can have long thorns, and grows singly or in thick patches in old fields, roadsides, or forested areas.
