CONCERNING SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE OUTLOOK FOR 2024
…trees as their primary habitat. Known as “the most destructive pest in the Southeast,” SPB has killed about $300 million worth of pine trees over the past five decades in…
Urban Forest Strike Team
This video outlines the work of GFC’s Urban Forest Strike Team, which helps communities deal with the aftermath of severe storms.
Prescribed Fire and COVID-19
…burn, then triple check your burn plan to make sure you’ve planned for smoke management Create a smoke management plan Check fire weather conditions frequently Consider whether your burn can…
Storm Mitigation Workbook
Community Forest Storm Mitigation Planning for Georgia Communities Workbook
BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
…to excel in diverse career opportunities. Who could ask for more? Oh, and did we mention this boatload of fun only costs $40? Yup, it’s time to register! billylancastercamp.com/registration 🙂…
WILDFIRE INJURY UNDER INVESTIGATION
HOLDING STATEMENT APRIL 3, 2024 A Georgia Forestry Commission wildland firefighter suffered serious injuries from a falling tree while working to control a Dade County wildfire last night. The firefighter…
Asian Longhorned Beetle
…hatches, the larvae bore under the bark and begins feeding on green tissue. The larvae are large, approximately two inches long, and create the most damage by creating tunnels where…
Tree Campus Higher Education® Application
The Tree Campus Higher Education® program helps colleges and universities around the country establish and sustain healthy community forests. Sign up!
Campaign Shares Health Benefits of Trees
…between trees and health can impact so many aspects of our lives,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “There are real physical, mental and healing benefits provided by tree…
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.
