Get Ready for Summer with Post-Storm Tree Assessments
…storm damage can often be mitigated or minimized through regular assessment and proper treatment. The more obvious and visible forms of storm damage can present as hanging branches, both detached…
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.
Tree Seedlings
…family that is above average you gain an advantage. If the family is below average, you don’t. Unfortunately, the very best families are always in high demand and frequently not…
Vigilance Urged as Insect-Attacks Emerge
…weekly average count. The average number of SPB per-trap per-day was 16.5, which is considered in the low range. Echols County had the greatest overall SPB per-trap per-day catch at…
Emergency Response
…burns In the event of forest damage resulting from natural disasters, contact a forestry professional. They can assess an individual site and make a plan for salvage or reforestation. Tracking…
How to Evaluate and Manage Storm Damaged Forest Areas
Read this resource to learn what steps to take to evaluate storm damage.
Meet GFC’s Director: Tim Lowrimore
…employees who kept the agency functioning with efficiency and determination through the unforeseen challenges of 2020. Your service and leadership are hallmarks of this agency. To serve as Director, to…
Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
…both natural and necessary for long term sustainability and ecosystem health. Planned fires are an important tool to support that health while minimizing damage. The sustainability of Georgia’s wildlife, particularly…
Timber Sales & Harvest Advice
Getting Started To request a site visit and find out more about timber sales, contact your local GFC forester. We recommend that you engage the services of a consulting forester…
