Longleaf Restoration
A Brief History of the Longleaf Pine During the 1700 and 1800s, longleaf populations began to fall as millions of acres were cleared to build communities and transportation routes. In…
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia
…is capable of rapid population growth. In the Southeast, mild winters also allow greater numbers of HWA to survive the winter, leading to higher population grown than in the northeastern…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 17th, 2021
…– brown with significant leaf loss Birch – fading to brown and yellow Yellow-poplar – most of the leaves have dropped. Redbud – fading to yellow Sourwood – most of…
GFC Seedling Sales Open!
…our online catalog at GaSeedlings.org and note your favorites. You’ll be glad to see that prices have not changed since last season. Don’t forget that popular species and packages can…
Christmas Tree Vendor Directory
…miles to intersection of Steadman Road and Poplar Springs Road. Murray Cypress; Leyland Cypress; Carolina Sapphire; Virginia Pine; Open Date: 11/24 Mon: 3PM – Dark Tue: 3PM – Dark Wed:…
Resources
…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…
Southern Pine Beetles
…location within Georgia. The data further suggests that Piedmont populations increase to epidemic levels every six to 10 years, while those in the Mountain region occur every 12 years, with…
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)
…Biodiversity Biodiversity refers to the variety of organisms found within a specified geographic region. It can be a measure of the health of a population or ecosystem. The effects of…
Georgia Forestry Commission Says Now is the Time to Order and Plant Trees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 1, 2020 Georgia’s tree planting season is well underway, along with brisk seedling sales by the Georgia Forestry Commission. Buyers have been busy choosing popular hardwood…
Doing Business in Georgia
…population of 9.7 million) Georgia’s population is expected to exceed 12 million people by 2030 Georgia is getting younger: more than half of Georgians are between the ages of 20…
