Forest Industry Continues to Boost Georgia’s Economy
A new report shows Georgia’s forest industry continues to deliver strong results for the state’s economy. According to a Georgia Forestry Commission report provided by the Georgia Institute of Technology’s…
Taxes & Estate Planning
…and measured also qualifies for capital gains treatment under the provisions of Section 631 of the Internal Revenue Code and are commonly referred to as pay-as-you-cut or unit price sales….
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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…
Sirex Woodwasp in Georgia
…of pines could be impacted including several of tremendous commercial importance: Loblolly (Pinus taeda), Shortleaf (Pinus echinata), and Slash (Pinus elliottii). Sirex noctilio has the potential to use Georgia’s southern…
Heterobasidion Root Disease (formally Annosum Root Disease) in Georgia
…Crowns thin, turn light green to yellow and have shortened needles that may be tufted at the branch ends. These symptoms are very noticeable when sick trees are compared to…
Biomass Suppliers Directory
Download the above report as a PDF….
EAB Update (2020)
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) was first detected in Georgia in 2013 in DeKalb and Fulton Counties and has now been found in 37 counties in Georgia. As of September 2020, there are infestations in 36 states and five Canadian provinces.
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020
…this week by the birches. Many yellow poplars are currently shedding leaves with leaf showers common along your drive. However, there is still a solid population of poplar that are…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 16, 2020
…last two weeks, the Richard Russel Scenic Highway, Dicks Creek Gap (US 76 between Clayton and Hiawassee) and GA 180 west of Wolf Pen Gap should make for nice drives….
