Ask the Arborist Series: Insects and Diseases
Learn about different types of insects and diseases that can affect our trees.
“A Tree’s Dream” Environmental Education Program
These materials teach youth about ways we are conserving Earth’s natural resources and protecting the environment through the “A Tree’s Dream” video and accompanying lessons.
Storm Timber Impact Assessment Report
The National Weather Service (NWS) determined an EF-4 tornado crossed Heard, Coweta, and Fayette Counties in the late hours of March 25, 2021 and into the early hours of March 26, 2021. The tornado touched down at approximately 11:37 PM EDT, west of Franklin, Georgia, ending at approximately 12:30 AM EDT just north of Peachtree City, Georgia
March Tornado Timber Damage Totals Nearly $3 Million
…forests.” The report documents the National Weather Service determination that the storm initially touched down west of Franklin at approximately 11:37 PM EDT and ended about an hour later at…
North Georgia Burn Ban Helps Boost Air Quality
…air quality by contributing to high ozone levels. These conditions have been linked to lung and heart disease in humans. “The restrictions are required by the state Environmental Protection Division,”…
Reflections on the Big Fire of 2007
Fourteen years ago, the Georgia Forestry Commission was leading an intense battle against one of the worst fires in U.S. history. A downed power line sparked the blaze on April…
Georgia’s Burn Notification System Changes – Coming Soon!
…the links below for more information: Georgia Senate Bill 119 Code Section 12-6-90 “Take Five: How to Comply with Georgia’s New Outdoor Burning Laws “Take Five”: Overview Georgia’s Outdoor Burn…
Georgia Burn Notification Law Changing
…changes and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, go to GaTrees.org. Please click on the links below for more resources: Georgia Senate Bill 119 Code Section 12-6-90 “Take Five: How…
Landowners Can Help Reduce Wildfire in Georgia
…to GFC and the Environmental Protection Division from people whose evening activities are negatively impacted by lingering smoke. Some things about burning have not changed, and that includes an ongoing…
Cogongrass: Identifying one of the Most Invasive Plant Species
Cogongrass is one of the most invasive plants in Georgia. Follow along with Lynne Womack, our Forest Health Coordinator, and Mark McClure, our Forest Health Specialist, as they discuss the characteristics, common look-a-likes, and location of Cogongrass.
