Trees and Drought
Drought is a main contributing factor to shade tree decline. Extended drought can influence the health of shade trees by the loss of absorbing roots.
EAB – Destructive Tree Pest Detected in Georgia (2013)
An invasive insect responsible for the death or decline of tens of millions of ash trees in 20 states has been detected in Georgia for the first time.
Timber Sales
Large tracts of land are maintained and preserved by the State. GFC manages several land properties owned by the State of Georgia. All of them operate under a multiple-use Forest…
Hurricane Michael – FEMA Disaster Map
Map of counties in Georgia declared disaster areas for FEMA assistance following Hurricane Michael.
Virtual Meeting Brings Together Prescribed Fire Proponents
…our communities.” Georgia Forestry Commission Acting Director Gary White will open the meeting with an update on “The State of Fire in Georgia.” Recent air quality episodes will be discussed…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 1, 2020
…of sumac and some scattered sassafras are showing reds and oranges. Yellows and golds are starting to come in on yellow poplars, and also with birches at higher elevations/ And…
Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP)
Eligibility County Farm Service Agency (FSA) committees determine land eligibility using on-site damage inspections that assess the type and extent of damage. To be eligible for EFRP, NIPF land must:…
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…for those services, and the products that come out of them, so we can properly compensate the landowner.” Growers are already under the gun. An over-abundance of trees from the…
Connecting with the next Generation of Passionate Professionals
…programs for school kids and special training for educators. The Georgia Forestry Commission also works with several colleges and universities to target young adults who have a special interest in…
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