Heterobasidion Root Disease (formally Annosum Root Disease) in Georgia
…or concerns you may have. If you can’t find something you are looking for, please let us know, and we will be glad to help. Ask a Forest Health Specialist…
Project WINGS brochure
Project WINGS (Wildlife Incentives for Nongame and Game Species) is a rights-of-way management campaign designed to create new wildlife lands along gas and electrical transmission lines.
How Many Trees Should I Plant?
The density of an initial planting of trees or plants depends upon both the species and objectives of the landowner. This table offers guidelines for the most tree planting densities.
Caring for your Trees: Proper Watering
…week than to water a little bit each day. In summer during periods of drought and high temperatures, the tree may require watering the specified amount twice a week. When…
GA Forestry Report: April Tornadoes Cause $3 Million+ In Damages
…with lengths from 0.5 miles to approximately 17 miles, GFC foresters were dispatched to calculate specific damage to urban, suburban and rural areas. “There were four storms that created the…
GFC and COVID-19: 5/21/20 Update
…by employees who are teleworking. Offices have been continually staffed by one person who is providing assistance and logging service requests. County-specific questions – may be directed here: https://gatrees.org/about/county-contacts/. County…
Caring for Trees in Summer
…and advice specific to your needs. Here’s a great place to start exploring the many topics associated with tree care. This guide is also a valuable resource. Summer is an…
Asian Longhorned Beetle
…most likely to be found in red maple trees, ALB can be found in up to 12 different host hardwood tree species, including ash, birch, buckeye, elm, poplar, sycamore, and…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30
…We’re working closer than ever with landowners to keep open burning safe and productive.” For specific information about current fire conditions in your area, permitting and safe burning practices, contact…
Fire Prevention Week 2020
…forestland for optimal health and production. “Bad fires” are wildfires and other fires that get out of control. They’re the ones we focus on during this specially designated week, because…
