Southern Pine Beetles

…All of the above factors help sustain beetles when their numbers are low. However, during epidemic years when SPB numbers are skyrocketing, even the healthiest of trees/stands are killed. Therefore,…

Forest Services Contractors

Chuck Lowery 117 McMurray Rd, Eastman,ga Chuck Lowery Office Phone:478-374-4606 Mobile Phone: Fax: RxBurner? No Pesticide Applicator? No Bulldozing Precommercial Thinning Root Raking CHY Farms & Mulching Service 134 Yawn…

Cost Share & Incentive Programs

…pine, and establishing native ground cover. Wildlife Incentives for Nongame and Game Species (Project WINGS) This program is eligible for landowners, leaseholders, hunting clubs, wildlife organizations, government entities, and others…

Landowner Resources

…a $250 deposit is required. Page on GFC Website 2021 Cogongrass in Georgia January Update The 1457 cogongrass spots encompass a total of 373 acres. The status and treatment for…

Timber Products

…more. Slash, loblolly and longleaf are the species of choice for pine straw production. Christmas Trees Ninety percent (90%) of Georgia’s Christmas tree production is Virginia pine. The other 10%…

Georgia Species Management & Conservation Programs

As one of six divisions within Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) is charged with conserving, enhancing and promoting Georgia’s wildlife resources, including game and nongame animals, fish and protected plants.

Student Resources

…Resources Division (WRD) is charged with conserving, enhancing and promoting Georgia’s wildlife resources, including game and nongame animals, fish and protected plants. External Website Habitats of Georgia Georgia is a…

High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!

…on several wildfires by mapping fire perimeters and locating hot spots. Our Forest Management department has used them to create georeferenced aerial maps, locating pine beetle spots, poachers, and more….

GFC Seeking Director/State Forester

…limited to, Georgia Forestry Association, Association of Consulting Foresters, Association of County Commissioners of Georgia, tree improvement cooperatives, Department of Public Safety, Department of Agriculture, National Department of Defense, Department…

What I Did On My Summer Vacation…

GFC Guest Blog by Charlee Glenn, Southern Conservation Trust In June I was lucky enough to attend the Georgia Teacher Conservation Workshop, “Exploring Forestry and Wildlife in Georgia.” I’ve been…