Vigilance Urged as Insect-Attacks Emerge

…year. “We want to get this information out to landowners,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Health Coordinator Lynne Womack, “because there are certain things that can be done to prevent…

Why Choose a Live Christmas Tree?

…folks think, “I don’t want to cut a tree down,” but keep in mind for every Christmas tree that is cut, three get planted to replenish the resource! Christmas tree…

What I Did On My Summer Vacation…

…every tree harvested here there are three more planted, not only puts your mind at ease but makes you want to cheer on the crew harvesting the trees with some…

Fire Risk Rising Rapidly with Onset of Cold Front

…to the individual. “Everyone needs to stay aware of this weather situation and help reduce the risk of wildfire,” said Sorrells. “Georgia is very dry right now and we want…

Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests

…of these include landowner associations, logger associations, conferences, schools, and many other outdoor events. Cost-share assistance is available to landowners who want to treat and eradicate invasive plants on their…

Forests & Water: A Critical Combination

…accustomed to expecting clean water will be there for us – whenever and wherever we want. Did you know that affordable clean water wouldn’t come out of our faucets without…

Georgia Forestry Forum Podcast

…them! Expect this podcast to cover topics that will affect YOU! We want to share how trees impact every part of your life – from the air you breathe, the…

BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP  

…camp. That includes students, field trip leaders, and counselors. And that is why we want you to hear their assessments – straight from the horses’ mouths! First, here are some…

PLT and Me!

…research-based information by assessing and identifying local needs. Having a personal interest in environment-related topics and wanting to expose the youth in my community to natural resource education, I completed…

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