Forest Legacy & Conservation Easements

…forestland. The State holds title to the Forest Legacy conservation easements and provides technical advice to landowners. Landowners who donate a conservation easement are eligible for certain Federal and State…

Reforestation

…mechanical planting if possible. Although slightly more expensive, planting mechanically yields better results. It is an investment that pays off. Make sure the machine is properly adjusted to get the…

Invasive Plant Control Program

…This plant stems from cultivars of ornamental pears, most commonly the Bradford pear. Callery pear can have long thorns, and grows singly or in thick patches in old fields, roadsides,…

Care For Your Trees

…proportions to perform best. Water, and the soil volume which holds water, are critical to great tree growth. PDF Healthy Trees, Healthy Lives Research Take care of the forest, and…

Ask The Arborist

…well established plants. PDF Assessing Soil Water Resource Space Trees require high quality resources in the correct proportions to perform best. Water, and the soil volume which holds water, are…

Certified Tree Professionals

…high quality resources in the correct proportions to perform best. Water, and the soil volume which holds water, are critical to great tree growth. PDF Healthy Trees, Healthy Lives Research…

Connect With Nature

…& Historic Sites have cabins and campsites available to rent. Check Out Their Online Guide Explore America the Beautiful and Georgia National Parks! From national seashores to historic battlefields and…

Cogongrass in Georgia

…soil types with the exception of saturated soils and is highly adaptable from full sunlight to shade. Cogongrass invades forests, pastures, old fields, roadsides, utility rights-of-ways, and ditches. The grass…

10-27-21 Leaf Watch Report

Foliage color change is steadily progressing and is most visible in areas above 2000 feet. Sourwood and blackgum continue to provide a majority of the red patches seen from overlooks and ridges. Hickory and poplar have made the most significant changes over the past week as they are beginning to display a mix of vivid yellows, golds, and browns.

Assessing Soil Water Resource Space

Trees require high quality resources in the correct proportions to perform best. Water, and the soil volume which holds water, are critical to great tree growth.