Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia
In March 2022, the Entomological Society of America adopted the common name “spongy moth” as the common name for the invasive moth Lymantria dispar (formerly known as “gypsy moth”). We…
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia
…control are options currently being used in Georgia. Historically, these have been used in separate areas. However, combinations of chemical and biological control at the same site are also being…
Caring for your Trees: Proper Watering
…the growing season. Too much water can be harmful for trees, so stay updated on levels of rainfall in your area. It is better to water deeply one time a…
Will someone buy my trees
Many homeowners believe that the trees in their landscape have significant economic value for use as lumber or other wood products. These trees, whether pine or hardwood, seem to occupy such a large space in the landscape that it’s difficult to imagine they can’t be used to build houses, furniture or put to some other valuable use. Landowners also hope that this value will help offset the cost of the tree’s removal, which can be very expensive.
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
…plan with one or more improvements being made to the forest/woodlands in the past 10 years; managed with no apparent erosion on harvested or burned areas, roads, skid trails and…
Huber “Trees for Georgia” Program
…Habersham, Hall, Hart, Jackson, Lincoln, Lumpkin, Madison, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Stephens, Taliaferro, Walton, White and Wilkes. The funds will be used to purchase GFC seedlings, which will be given to…
One Tree Planted – Reforestation Program
…land either currently growing or suitable for growing trees · The planting area must be a minimum of 2 acres for hardwood plantings and a minimum of 10 acres for…
How Foresters, Loggers, Forest Owners and the Forest Industry Became Champions for Clean Water
…their findings. Regionally, all states within the Southern Group of State Foresters follow a standardized monitoring protocol. This protocol gives the states common methods, allowing us to make comparisons between…
Why Choose a Live Christmas Tree?
…honestly say, Christmas tree farmers are some of the hardest working people around. Farmers work for years to grow trees so families can come out to their farm and select…
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…
