Bloom-time BOLO for Invasive Weed in Georgia
…landowners at no cost. While most cogongrass outbreaks have been in the southwestern portions of the state, the noxious weed has been discovered in other locations throughout Georgia. It appears…
2022 Tornado Damage Assessment from April 5 and 6, 2022
Description of the Event: On Tuesday, April 5th, and Wednesday, April 6th, a strong storm system produced multiple tornadoes, mainly across central and South Georgia. Georgia Forestry Commission management foresters and GIS foresters helped assess and map out the damage that occurred throughout the state. There
were 33 tornado touchdowns, with seven of the tornadoes causing timber damage that required an assessment.
Forest, Farm, and Homeowners: Address Heirs Property, Unlock Your Wealth, and Mitigate Natural Disasters
…What does it mean to own heirs’ property and why is it a problem? How does estate planning prevent heirs? How do heirs’ property impacts property owners beforehand after natural…
Georgia 2022 SPB Prediction Trapping Results
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) participates annually in the southern pine beetle (SPB) prediction trapping program. The southern pine beetle is the most destructive forest pest in the southeastern states. Survey results are documented in an annual report so that activity and damage levels can be anticipated and mitigated.
Berrien County Woods Arson Suspect Jailed
…Brown, 37, is facing 55 charges in connection with 13 intentionally set fires that burned 13.7 acres and threatened the lives of local and state officers. If convicted on all…
GFC Tracking Palmetto Berry Thieves
…are used to treat medical conditions including prostate issues and hair loss. In Georgia during a high yield crop season, illegally harvested berries have been estimated for a loss of…
Christmas Tree Vendor Directory
Vendor Name, Contact Name, City, Tree Species , , Phone: County: Open Date: Mon: Tue: Wed: Thu: Fri: Sat: Sun: Rushing’s Ole Mill Farm Joel & Tammy Rushing 128 Cecil…
2022 Georgia Firsts Fact Sheet
Georgia’s leadership in the production of forest products in the U.S. south, nation and world is possible because of the
state’s highly productive forests. On average, Georgia’s 23.8 million acres of commercial timberlands grow in excess of 24
million tons more wood per year than is harvested, resulting in growth exceeding removals by 48% for all species combined.
STEM & Forestry
…Project Learning Tree is one of our favorites that incorporates forestry and natural resources. It offers high-quality instructional materials and activities for all ages linked to national and state education…
Contact Us
…HEADQUARTERS 5645 Riggins Mill Road Dry Branch, GA 31020 1 (800) GA-TREES (428-7337) HOURS: 8AM – 4:30PM Monday – Friday Closed for State Holidays Macon Complex Headquarters Map Directions Assistance…
