NIDIS Drought Alert Emails: Get Local Drought Conditions in Your Inbox
…your specific location: enter your address, city, zip code, or even latitude and longitude coordinates to receive customized drought alerts for anywhere in the U.S. or Puerto Rico. Users can…
Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021
…are exhibiting the best views for color and Richard Russell Scenic Hwy is also still a good drive. ** NEW THIS WEEK: METRO ATLANTA AND OUTLYING COUNTIES: As winter progresses…
Lumber Boom Not Benefitting Southern Forest Owners – So What Now?
…to provide these groups with less constricting, short-term contracts. In some cases, these groups are offering landowners carbon offset contracts for an average on $10-$15 per metric ton. To find…
2019 GA Carbon Sequestration Summary
Over 1.5 billion metric tons of carbon is sequestered on Georgia timberland according to 2019 Forest Inventory & Analysis (FIA) data, provided by the U.S. Forest Service. This includes 23.2 million acres on federal, state/local, and private property. It accounts for carbon in aboveground and belowground live and dead biomass, aboveground and belowground understory vegetation, coarse woody debris, soil, and leaf litter. This estimate excludes timberland primarily consisting of exotic species and non-stocked stands (previously forested land that has yet to be replanted or produce substantial natural vegetation).
Leaf Watch Report for October 25th, 2023
Northeast Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NE GA Week 4 10-25-2023 Richard Russell Parkway Overlook – White County Sky Valley – Rabun County Sky Valley – Rabun County Northwest…
CONCERNING SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE OUTLOOK FOR 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 21, 2024 Georgia is known for its rich pine tree forests. Unfortunately, southern pine beetles (SPB) are a constant in the Georgia environment, utilizing native pine…
BREEZING INTO SUMMERTIME
…Polk, Putnam, Richmond, Rockdale, Spalding, Troup, Twiggs, Upson, Walker, and Walton. Georgia has enjoyed adequate rainfall as of late, however the risk of wildfire rises in summer. Because humans are…
OUTDOOR BURN BAN BOOSTS SUMMER AIR QUALITY
…Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, Heard, Henry, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Peach, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Richmond, Rockdale,…
Georgia Forestry Forum Podcast
Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! This is a podcast that explores trees and forests – the rich and renewable resources – and the innumerable benefits we humans get from…
Georgia Landowner Earns National Forest Sustainability Award
…tree thinning. Her property is renowned for its rich biodiversity, providing habitats for a number of wildlife species including gopher tortoises, Bachman’s sparrows, and indigo snakes. For more information about…
