FIA Statistics Report for Georgia (1997)

This report highlights the principal findings of the seventh forest survey of Georgia. Field work began in November 1995 and was completed in April 1998. Six previous surveys, completed in 1936, 1953, 1961, 1972, 1982, and 1989 provide statistics for measuring changes and trends over the previous 62 years.

CONCERNING SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE OUTLOOK FOR 2024

…Georgia alone. The impact of SPB on pine forests statewide can vary from year-to-year, so the Georgia Forestry Commission has a program in place to monitor conditions and predict the…

Hazards of the Forest

Foresters and others who work outside and those who enjoy being in the outdoors are often confronted with hazards that can cause sickness, injury, or death. This booklet provides a brief description of those hazards to help you avoid an unpleasant encounter.

Caring for Trees in Summer

Keeping trees healthy is a year ’round responsibility. Whether your focus is on the back yard or the “back 40,” the Georgia Forestry Commission has a wealth of resources to…

GEORGIA FORESTS: A RENEWABLE INSURANCE POLICY

…“We’re proud that Georgia’s forests are a sustainability success story,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “While challenges are on our radar, we’re documenting solid conditions now and the…

Learning is for Everyone

Commission wants to be a part of your school year as well, and develop roots that create a great foundation for forestry education in Georgia. Every Georgian is a potential…

Building Healthy Forests for Birds

…About Birds Georgia: Birds Georgia is building places where birds and people thrive. We create bird-friendly communities through conservation, education, and community engagement. Founded in 1926 as the Atlanta Bird…

BREEZING INTO SUMMERTIME

…for public health and our environment. Clean air is important to human and ecosystem health, and at the Georgia Forestry Commission, we take pride in the tremendous air-cleaning services our…