Pine Bark Beetles in Georgia
…species, the best approach is to prevent infestations from starting, by using management strategies that promote good tree health and vigor. Resources Georgia 2022 SPB Prediction Trapping Results Georgia 2023…
Prescribed Fire Advisories
…and Wayne Robert Horan (404) 985-6579 January 14, 2020 Appling, Long, Tattnall and Wayne Patrick Hughes (904) 524-2893 January 11, 2020 Brantley, Charlton, Clinch and Ware Reggie Forecine (912) 614-4041…
Laurel Wilt Disease Associated with Redbay Ambrosia Beetle
…family (Lauraceae). It is caused by the fungus Harringtonia lauricola and vectored by the redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus, apparently introduced from Asia in solid wood packing material into the…
#SpringIntoAction with GFC!
…your best work with followers of the Georgia Forestry Commission. There’s never been a better time to appreciate Mother Nature for the natural gifts she provides us every day. An…
Prescribed Fire and COVID-19
* 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…
Timber Impact Assessment – April 2020 Tornadoes
On the evening of April 12 and the morning of April 13, 2020, Georgia was part of a severe weather event that extended across the Southeast. The National Weather Service confirmed that 30 tornadoes touched down across the state, ranging in levels from EF-0 to EF-3 and from 0.5 miles to approximately 17 miles long. These storms affected a number of landscapes across the state, including urban, suburban and rural areas.
Law Enforcement Warns About Fake Burn Permitting Scam
* 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…
GFC and COVID-19: 5/21/20 Update
* 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…
Get Ready for Summer with Post-Storm Tree Assessments
…in order to keep providing the many benefits they give us every day. Continue to appreciate your trees on a clear day, but remember to keep an eye on them…
Forest Debris Management Program Performance Form
Form to help you gather the appropriate information for Forest Debris Management Program (FDMP) activities.
