Georgia’s Conservation Woodland Program
…includes tree planting, timber harvesting, prescribed burning, and smoke management. These sections provide detailed information on how to properly plant your desired trees, whether they be for timber production, aesthetics,…
Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022
…good due to the lack of heavy rainfall and wind events. However, this weather pattern has led to an early peak. Forecasted rain for the last weekend of October may…
Forest Biomass
…stands of southern pine species are often overly dense, sometimes with thousands of trees growing on each acre. A thinning operation that results in a forest stand of 500 –…
Asian Longhorned Beetle
In early June 2020, a homeowner near the town of Hollywood, SC, close to the coast, found an odd-looking beetle, which was sent to Clemson University’s Department of Plant Industry…
Southern Pine Beetles
…Pines are most susceptible when they are stressed by drought, flooding, storm damage, or by stand conditions such as overcrowding, old age, or root disease. Lightning struck trees are particularly…
Doing Business in Georgia
…added to the timber buyers directory, contact Angela Kimberly at akimberly@gfc.state.ga.us. Page on GFC Website Sustainability Report for Georgia’s Forests – January 2024 Report details the condition of the state’s…
Ask The Arborist
…system, and because they are often planted too close together and in poorly drained soils, Leyland cypress is prone to root rot and several damaging canker diseases, especially during periods…
Forestry Services Contractors Directory
…Phone:770-748-7751 Mobile Phone: Fax: RxBurner? No Pesticide Applicator? No Statewide Hand Hoedad Planting Reforestation Specialists, Inc. 327 Conerly Road, Braxton,MS Robert Boyd, Shane Allen, Blake Barnett Office Phone:601-824-3592 Mobile Phone:…
Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
…Spalding, Troup, Twiggs and Walton. May through September is the time of year when people, particularly children, are more likely to be outdoors. Higher levels of ground-level ozone and particle…
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
…lower to the ground, many sumac retained their bright reds. Maple – the early reds and yellows lost to the storm. However, there are significant numbers of maples that are…
