Sirex Woodwasp in Georgia

…may be introduced in quantity at some point in the future in the United States. About half of Georgia’s 24.7 million acre forest contains a pine component that could be…

Forest Health Archived Resources

…Georgia Winter Update 2020 Cogongrass in Georgia Winter Update 2020 Cogongrass Percent Inactive Map Winter Update 2020 Georgia Southern Pine Beetle Prediction Survey Update 2020 Known Cogongrass in Georgia Map…

FY24 WCG Rx Fire Applicants Information

This cost-share program is focused on reintroducing prescribed fire in the Chattahoochee Fall Line area of Georgia to provide ecological benefits and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. The program will be implemented by the Georgia Forestry Commission with funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, American Forest Foundation, Georgia Department of Natural Resources Bobwhite Quail Initiative, Landscape Scale Restoration Grant, and other partners.

Huber “Trees for Georgia” Program

Program Overview: Huber Engineered Woods LLC has donated $30K to fund the purchase of pine seedlings to be planted within the following counties: Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Franklin, Greene, Gwinnett,…

Georgia 2021 SPB Aerial Survey Report

Southern pine beetle (SPB) activity was very low across the state in 2021. Above average rainfall throughout the summer maintained healthy tree vigor resulting in very few pine beetle spots. Flights were flown across the state in August and September for a total of 5,509
miles.

Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022

…events within the season will largely determine overall color vividness and continuity. Rainfall and wind intensity in the following months will determine how good of a season we can expect….

Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022

…months will determine how good of a season we can expect. Multiple moderate to severe storms will lead to premature leaf fall and less overall color. Leaf retention has been…

Ask the Arborist

Online assistance for homeowner’s questions about the trees in your yard.

Virtual Meeting Brings Together Prescribed Fire Proponents

…our communities.” Georgia Forestry Commission Acting Director Gary White will open the meeting with an update on “The State of Fire in Georgia.” Recent air quality episodes will be discussed…

Will someone buy my trees

Many homeowners believe that the trees in their landscape have significant economic value for use as lumber or other wood products. These trees, whether pine or hardwood, seem to occupy such a large space in the landscape that it’s difficult to imagine they can’t be used to build houses, furniture or put to some other valuable use. Landowners also hope that this value will help offset the cost of the tree’s removal, which can be very expensive.