Asian Longhorned Beetle
…hatches, the larvae bore under the bark and begins feeding on green tissue. The larvae are large, approximately two inches long, and create the most damage by creating tunnels where…
Fire Prevention Week 2020
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
Georgia Forestry Commission offering help to landowners following Michael
The Georgia Forestry Commission is helping Georgia’s landowners get back on their feet following Hurricane Michael. Aid approved by the Georgia Legislature in November includes $20 million for debris cleanup…
Soil Injector Loan Program for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
To schedule the use of a soil injector or soil drench kit contact one of the following offices: Soil Injector Kit Locations Dade County GFC Office: 706-657-4211 Dawson County GFC…
Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022
…color change is approximately 85% above 2000 feet and 70% below 2000 feet. Species specifics: Maple – Deep red fading to vivid orange. Yellow poplar – Yellow, bronze, or gold….
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022
…best route in current traffic, visit https://maps.app.goo.gl/zTYdn6a9Ve6EhPW58 Route 2: Take Hwy 52 from Chatsworth to Ellijay (this route passes Fort Mountain State Park). From Ellijay, head West on Hwy 76…
SMOKEY BEAR & KEVIN BACON SAY “PLAY IT SAFE” WITH WILDFIRES
…the 11 applications submitted by communities within Georgia, five were successful in their bid for CWDG funding, totaling more than $1.1 million to invest in their wildfire risk awareness, planning,…
Accessibility
…participate in, and enjoy, our programs, services, and activities. When considering applicants for employment, medical or physical disabilities will be considered only when they prevent otherwise qualified individuals from performing…
Forest Certification Programs
…relate to southern forestry practices. The percentage of certified forestland is approximately one-fifth of Georgia’s timberland. Many Georgia landowners participate in one of the following forest certification programs: Sustainable Forestry…
Reforestation
…participate in two university/industry tree improvement cooperatives, and we maintain two seed production orchards: Flint River Nursery – Byromville, GA Our Flint River Nursery in Byromville, Georgia grows approximately 15-20…
