Forest Health

…beetle, Xyleborus glabratus, apparently introduced from Asia in solid wood packing material into the Port of Savannah. Since 2003, laurel wilt has caused massive mortality of redbay (Persea borbonia) trees…

Cost Share & Incentive Programs

…practices on privately owned forested lands: herbicide applications, mowing, mulching, thinning for habitat improvement, groundcover restoration, bottomland hardwood enhancement and prescribed burning. West Central Georgia Rx Burn Initiative Program The…

Forest Certification Programs

…relate to southern forestry practices. The percentage of certified forestland is approximately one-fifth of Georgia’s timberland. Many Georgia landowners participate in one of the following forest certification programs: Sustainable Forestry…

Natural Disaster Recovery

…to occur, so major expenditures before then would be wasted. When it appears the tree will survive, more careful pruning and continued fertilization (with deep watering, if necessary) is recommended….

Reforestation

…participate in two university/industry tree improvement cooperatives, and we maintain two seed production orchards: Flint River Nursery – Byromville, GA Our Flint River Nursery in Byromville, Georgia grows approximately 15-20…

Forest Certification

…for the American Consumer Institute. The report describes the certification systems as they relate to southern forestry practices. The percentage of certified forestland in Georgia is approximately one-fifth of Georgia’s…

Certified Tree Professionals

…are a number of services that a certified arborist may provide – from appraisals and assessments to pruning and/or removals. The ISA’s website, “treesaregood.org” has arranged their Certified arborist directory…

Human Resources Information

…opportunity to participate in, and enjoy, our programs, services, and activities. When considering applicants for employment, medical or physical disabilities will be considered only when they prevent otherwise qualified individuals…