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

…local forester with questions or to get help identifying SPB activity here: https://gatrees.org/gfc-contacts/county-contacts/. To read the full report and learn more about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….

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

…holds answers. A new report shows the products and environmental services we get from trees today can remain constant without depleting the resource. The 2024 Sustainability Report for Georgia’s Forests…

A Note from GFC’s New Deputy Director

…please don’t hesitate to come say hello. I look forward to meeting every single one of you and building upon a common bond; our love for Georgia’s Forest! Johnny Sabo…

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…

Laurel Wilt Disease Associated with Redbay Ambrosia Beetle

…(Persea americana) also is susceptible to laurel wilt disease, which has devastated the commercial production area in south Florida. Resources 2023 Laurel Wilt Disease Map Distribution and Spread of Laurel…