Don’t Move Firewood
Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Health experts say moving firewood has been linked to the spread of destructive, non-native insects and diseases to forest ecosystems. While these pests can’t move far on their own, they can travel hundreds of miles when people move firewood, logs, chips, and mulch. Forest pests can kill our native trees and be very expensive, if not impossible, to control.
NIDIS Drought Alert Emails: Get Local Drought Conditions in Your Inbox
…National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) to deliver these alerts with the latest changes to local U.S. Drought Monitor conditions. Now, NIDIS and NCEI are expanding this climate service by…
2022 Chinese Privet Identification Sheet
Chinese (Ligustrum sinense), European (Ligustrum vulgare) and Japanese (Ligustrum japonicum) privets are all listed as invasive-exotic species that threaten native South Carolina forests. These are semi-evergreen, multi-stemmed shrubs or small trees that can grow up to a height of 20 feet. Ligustrum sp. are native to China, parts of Europe and Japan, and were first introduced into the United States around 1909 for ornamental use as shrub borders, erosion control plantings and wildlife forage. Characteristic flowers of Ligustrum species are showy, panicles of tiny, creamy-white flowers that are very fragrant and abundant in late spring through summer. Fruit produced are small, rounded dark-purple berries that persist throughout the winter, especially favored by birds.
Georgia Forestry Commission Responds to Southern Wildfire Emergency
…high-priority areas. This is the first time on record that the Southern Area has been the top national priority area for wildfire response during this time of year. According to…
Fire Valued for Ecosystem Health during Prescribed Fire Awareness Week
…plant growth, which wildlife depend on for food and shelter.” Last year, more than one-million acres of forestland were prescribe-burned in Georgia. Certified practitioners are trained in the application of…
Farewell from Tim Lowrimore
…in a short period. He’s passionate about this agency. He’s passionate about the opportunity to be a forestry leader in the #1 forestry state in the nation. Now, more than…
Searching for the Next “Great American Tree”
…The Lone Hill United Methodist Church National Champion Eastern Redcedar in Coffee County, Georgia. The American Grove is an online community for sharing experiences and knowledge about trees and the…
Hurricane Michael – Farm Recovery Block Grants
The Georgia Department of Agriculture will accept online applications for the $347 million in block grant funds beginning March 18, 2020. Georgia farmers and forest landowners in 95 eligible counties, who suffered losses to beef, dairy, fruit and vegetable, pecan, poultry, timber, and uninsured infrastructure can enroll. The federal block grants seek to help recover losses not covered under existing USDA Farm Service Agency programs. Only online applications will be accepted. All applications must be completed and submitted by April 8, 2020.
Grant Funding Available for Urban and Community Forestry Management
…urban forests provide. Application periods are open for three grants with funding to support the establishment or enhancement of programs supporting tree plantings, distribution, and maintenance. “Now is the time…
Project Learning Tree
…responsible actions to sustain forests and the broader environment. Goals Provide students with the awareness, appreciation, skills and commitment to address environmental issues. Enable students to apply scientific processes and…