Forest Health
…This effectively eliminates the tree’s ability to move adequate amounts of water from the roots to the crown. Thousand Cankers Disease – Thousand Cankers Disease has not been found during…
2022 Cogongrass in Georgia Winter Update
In 2021, Irwin, Jones, and Pierce Counties were the only counties reporting cogongrass for the first time. There were 156 detections in 2021, bringing the number of known cogongrass spots in the state to 1621, scattered across 72 counties.
Making your Home more Energy Efficient – by Planting Trees
…to heat, and then radiating that heat back into our living spaces. The heat from roofs, walls, sidewalks, driveways, roads, and parking lots raises homes and offices’ temperatures to uncomfortable…
Needlecast in Pines
…amounts of these needle diseases, with symptoms not showing up until the next spring. Needlecast symptoms start as brown or yellow spots on the needles in early spring, and progress…
Summer Camp Openings for Nature-Loving Middle Schoolers
…in a spacious dining hall. All students completing the Forestry Youth Camp receive a certificate of completion and a tee shirt. Registration is open until all slots are filled and…
2021 Dirty Dozen (Top Twelve Nonnative Invasive Plants) List
72 counties have had cogongrass detections since 2007, and to date 34 of the 72 counties have no active cogongrass. Georgia’s proactive treatment program assists landowners across the state, and 85% of all known cogongrass spots in Georgia are considered inactive.
The Georgia Forestry Commission documents all known cogongrass infestations.Invasive Species: Any plant or animal that has been introduced and aggressively competes with and displaces local native communities; normally having no native enemies to limit reproduction and spread.
The Dirty Dozen List of Non-native Invasive Species is ranked by the total acres occupied according to Forest Inventory and Analysis data. Honey Suckle and Fescue are not included in this list. Credit for the data used to make this list to the US Forest Service Forest Inventory and Analysis Program and The Georgia Forestry Commission FIA Foresters.
Asian Longhorned Beetle
…have been eradicated, while others continue with eradication efforts. Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) is a large (1-1.5 inches long), black beetle with white spots, long black, and white striped antennae…
SMOKEY BEAR & KEVIN BACON SAY “PLAY IT SAFE” WITH WILDFIRES
…prevention! Expect to see the two beloved mascots, Smokey Bear and Macon Bacon’s “Kevin,” in social media posts and on the big screen at baseball games. A series of videos…
Georgia 2021 SPB Aerial Survey Report
Southern pine beetle (SPB) activity was very low across the state in 2021. Above average rainfall throughout the summer maintained healthy tree vigor resulting in very few pine beetle spots. Flights were flown across the state in August and September for a total of 5,509
miles.
“We follow in the footsteps of great aviators…”: GFC Air Ops Unit in History
…changes that have led us to where we are today. Our staff transitioned from crotchety old crop dusters flying military surplus aircraft in the off-season, to full-time pilots (who are…