Here comes summer – your trees are getting thirsty!
…their water needs are also waking up. It’s time to start a watering regimen for trees that were planted this or last planting season. So, how much supplemental water do…
New Year, New Purpose: How to Give Your Tree a Second Life
…environment in mind. Partners such as The Georgia Forestry Commission, The Home Depot, The Davey Tree Expert Company, 11 Alive, Ferry Morse Seed Company, and Burpee Seed Company supply chipping…
Georgia Gets Growing with Tree-planting Grants
…with trees. A complete list of projects and their locations can be found here: https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/trees-across-georgia-tag-grant-program. For more information about tree planting and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit gatrees.org….
Heterobasidion Root Disease (formally Annosum Root Disease) in Georgia
…trees in their pine stand. These stands were thinned one to five years ago and are located mainly on sandy to sandy loam soils. First impressions are that these stands…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020
…Above 3000’ oaks are starting to transition from light green to pale yellow to red, and are giving some of these vistas a real feel that the big change is…
“We follow in the footsteps of great aviators…”: GFC Air Ops Unit in History
…transportation of people and cargo, law enforcement, cooperation with other state agencies, and more. We serve the state in whatever capacity our skills and resources can best be used. We…
Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021
…have combined to give the look and feel of fall for Northeast Georgia. While the birches, poplars, and sycamores have all but completed their fall showing, other species like dogwood,…
Forests Continue to Grow Georgia’s Economy
…also shows forestry provided the state with $706 million in tax revenue in 2020. “These numbers reflect the health of our forests and our standing as the number one forestry…
The Season for Giving Thanks
…values its natural resources and those who tend them. I’m thankful for the trust and confidence communities all around our state place in GFC everyday. I hope your Thanksgiving holiday…
Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification (WRRQ) in Georgia
…and foresters across the state in 2024. Two-thirds of Georgia is covered by forest canopy, and as our state continues to grow, the importance of this knowledge will grow –…
