Certified Tree Professionals

…Video Storm Damaged Trees – Pruning Decision Guide Right after a hurricane, communities and homeowners need to decide what to do with storm-damaged trees. Although damaged trees may seem to…

Vigilance Urged as Insect-Attacks Emerge

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 31, 2023 The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is urging residents in four Georgia counties to be on the lookout for damage signs from the destructive southern…

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…materials on any sites ed to this site. Limitations In no event shall the Georgia Forestry Commission or its suppliers or partners be liable for any damages (including, without limitation,…

Forest Health

…a non-native forest pest capable of causing severe damage to hardwood trees, especially oaks. Repeated, severe defoliation from gypsy moth larvae (caterpillars) in combination with other environmental stressors lead to…

Care For Your Trees

…Decision Guide Right after a hurricane, communities and homeowners need to decide what to do with storm-damaged trees. Although damaged trees may seem to be dying, some trees can be…

Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests

…483 complaints resulting in $413,434 of recovered damages to date (with many additional complaints pending judgment). NATURAL DISASTER RESPONSE Forestlands are continually at risk for damage due to natural disasters….

Reforestation

…plant in Dry Branch, Georgia. Husks, wings and debris are removed and damaged or unhealthy seeds are discarded. Seeds are then dried for storage or prepared for immediate planting. We…

Emergency Response

…burns In the event of forest damage resulting from natural disasters, contact a forestry professional. They can assess an individual site and make a plan for salvage or reforestation. Tracking…

Timber Products

…Tornado Damage Assessment from April 5 and 6, 2022 Description of the Event: On Tuesday, April 5th, and Wednesday, April 6th, a strong storm system produced multiple tornadoes, mainly across…