GFC Leaf Watch
…deciduous trees. The amount of pigments in trees depends on the tree species, soil composition, and other environmental components. PDF NTG Fall Color Supplement These are generally considered the fall…
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…Georgia Forestry Commission, pollen is a critical part of the Reforestation Department’s mission. Pine pollen plays an important role in the generation of superior trees that are cross-bred for desirable…
“Wildfires in Georgia”
…fully committed. We have no replacements – only other county units to call upon, which can take hours. This fire took two days to control and three more of mop-up…
Needlecast in Pines
…end of each branch. While these trees may look like they are dying, needlecast rarely causes trees to die. Needlecast should not be mistaken for brown spot needle blight (BSNB)….
Arbor Day Foundation Georgia Tree Planting Program
…local forester’s contract information, and required documents for payment (seedling invoice, planting invoice, map). Once tree planting has been completed, the landowner will submit necessary invoices and the tree planting…
Guest Blog – McIntosh SEED
…possessed an additional 32 acres. This was more than double the land I thought I owned! My experience demonstrates the importance of having the correct information as it relates to…
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…receive pollen. Male pollen from superior parent will be injected into bag to pollenate flowers when they are at maximum receptivity. At the Georgia Forestry Commission, pollen is a critical…
Certified Burner Reciprocal Agreement
…mailed in. In order to be considered valid and legal, the original (no copies) must be submitted with a notary seal and signature. Mail to: Ga. Forestry Commission Attn: Prescribed…
Georgia Forestry Forum Podcast
…water you drink, to the cost of our energy bills, and the products we use daily – and we’ll tell you how our folks here at the Georgia Forestry Commission…
Pre-Suppression Firebreaks
…firebreaks be two times the width of the expected height of the flames. GFC provides the service of plowing pre-suppression firebreaks to landowners. Plowing is scheduled on a first come,…
