…for storms and tree damage (preparation, response, cleanup)? What timeframe and actionable goals are needed to manage the forest and trees effectively and efficiently? If you need help with any…

…when the time comes. New opportunities for economic and environmental use of woody debris may also be available. Helpful Resources Find sample emergency response plans, Do’s & Don’ts on managing…

…Infiltration rates for forested areas are 10-15 times greater than for equivalent areas of turf and grass. During a heavy rain, a healthy forest can absorb as much as 20,000…

Physical inactivity and obesity are on the rise. The majority of Americans are not active enough and do not meet suggested daily standards of moderate activity to reduce risk factors…

The holiday was initiated by Julius Sterling Morton in Nebraska in 1872. Morton was a pioneer who traveled from Detroit to Nebraska in 1854. There were no trees in sight,…

…currently on Georgia’s Champion Tree list not listed in the Handbook because, in the past, any tree species was accepted. The goal is to remove these species over time as…