COGONGRASS: IF YOU SEE IT, REPORT IT!
…identifiable in the winter by its golden-brown color after the first heavy frost. And finally, another identifiable feature is its extremely dense root system with sharp, pointed rhizomes that can…
Prevention Tactics Shared as Fire Danger Rises
…April 3, spreading the word about fire danger. The current weather outlook for the next couple of months is indicating dry conditions and a potential increase in the risk of…
Bloom-time BOLO for Invasive Weed in Georgia
…also very flammable, which is extremely hazardous this year because of the high fire danger we’re experiencing.” According to Womack, between April and June, cogongrass goes into its flowering stage,…
USFS FIA Hurricane Michael Assessment
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In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…learned while in the classroom. Each day would follow suit with a few variations, depending on special guest speakers, weather conditions, and technical support. If you are an extrovert like…
Prescribed Fire Certification Course – Waycross, GA
GFC instructors are providing instruction on fire behavior, fire weather, and fire tactics.
Date: October 2-3
Location: Coastal Pines Technical College Waycross Campus
My Three-Month Internship with the GFC
…checks, and with Forest Health Specialist Mark McClure, checking and spraying cogongrass. Ultimately, my summer was extremely busy! I built up about 120 cases in three months. I enjoyed it…
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Infographic
Appearance, Life-Cycle and Quick Facts.
Biology and Management of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in the Eastern U.S.
Hemlock trees in eastern forests are late successional tree species that provide shade for the forest understory. Globally, there are ten hemlock species, with populations located in Asia and eastern and western North America12. Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) and Carolina hemlock (Tsuga caroliniana) grow in the eastern U.S. These trees have great ecological and cultural value in forests. However, the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (Adelges tsugae or HWA) is decimating hemlock populations throughout much of the trees’ native range, altering landscapes, and threatening these iconic tree species in both rural and urban areas.
My Experience as an Urban and Community Forestry Intern
…to individuals and communities on how to support their trees better. Each team member is a certified arborist with extensive tree care and biology knowledge. The GFC also offers many…
