2022 Georgia Firsts Fact Sheet
Georgia’s leadership in the production of forest products in the U.S. south, nation and world is possible because of the
state’s highly productive forests. On average, Georgia’s 23.8 million acres of commercial timberlands grow in excess of 24
million tons more wood per year than is harvested, resulting in growth exceeding removals by 48% for all species combined.
Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022
Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): This week has been cool and sunny, with mild to moderate winds and very little rain. Average temperatures have been slightly higher, possibly…
Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
…has been associated with cardiovascular risk. Studies have shown that walking outdoors with exposure to trees has decreased self-reported stress/anxiety. The Georgia Forestry Commission is part of a forestry group…
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…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…hear that woeful whine, “I’m BOOORRRRRED!” For anyone simultaneously excited and fearful of the summer ahead, we have some great news for you! Georgia’s forests are full of stimulating possibilities…
Mulch Appreciated! Mulch Obliged!
…trees! We’ve covered the watering topic in some depth on this blog site, and there are many more resources on our website at gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/ask-the-arborist. In addition to water, there’s another…
The GFC Seedling Store is Open for Business!!
…to provide fibrous root systems, large stem diameter, and abundant energy reserves to ensure the best possible growth and survival. Seeds are processed at our seed conditioning plant in Dry…
New School Year – New Tools to Learn About Natural Resources
…much vacation fun as possible, teachers across the state are already preparing to welcome students back for the new school year. We are here to help! Whether it’s within the…
Cogongrass In Georgia – Report It
If you have a possible sighting of Cogongrass, please report it here: County of Possible Infestation i.e. Major Road Intersection, GPS Location, Address, etc ApplingAtkinsonBaconBakerBaldwinBanksBarrowBartowBen HillBerrienBibbBleckleyBrantleyBrooksBryanBullochBurkeButtsCalhounCamdenCandlerCarrollCatoosaCharltonChathamChattahoocheeChattoogaCherokeeClarkeClayClaytonClinchCobbCoffeeColquittColumbiaCookCowetaCrawfordCrispDadeDawsonDecaturDekalbDodgeDoolyDoughertyDouglasEarlyEcholsEffinghamElbertEmanuelEvansFanninFayetteFloydForsythFranklinFultonGilmerGlascockGlynnGordonGradyGreeneGwinnettabershamHallHancockHaralsonHarrisHartHeardHenryHoustonIrwinJacksonJasperJeff DavisJeffersonJenkinsJohnsonJonesLamarLanierLaurensLee LibertyLincolnLongLowndesLumpkinMaconMadisonMarionMcDuffieMcIntoshMeriwetherMillerMitchellMonroeMontgomeryMorganMurrayMuscogeeNewtonOconeeOglethorpePauldingPeachPickensPiercePikePolkPulaskiPutnamQuitmanRabunRandolphRichmondRockdaleSchleyScrevenSeminoleSpaldingStephensStewartSumterTalbotTaliaferroTattnallTaylorTelfairTerrellThomasTiftToombsTownsTruetlenTroupTurnerTwiggsUnionUpsonWalkerWaltonWareWarrenWashingtonWayneWebsterWheelerWhiteWhitfieldWilcoxWilkesWilkinsonWorth Date of…
Pardon Our Smoke
…threatened and endangered plants or animals who are dependent on post-fire conditions, opening up feeding areas for wildlife, improving timber production, and burning off ground fuels to reduce the risk…
