Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…that is still present. Once non-native plants have been removed native plants may rebound on their own but in some cases native plants and seeds may need to be added….
Deadline Approaching for GA Timber Harvesters and Counties
…The legislation brings clarification to a myriad of conflicting timber harvest notification requirements in different counties across the state, which resulted in confusion and, in some cases, breaches of the…
Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021
…species-specific in cases such as beech and hickory). As temps continue to drop, especially cool nights with sunny days, we are starting to see more red coloration coming into the…
Guest Blog – McIntosh SEED
…potential loss of the land that is rightfully theirs. Such was the case with landowner Maxine James. “Mclntosh SEED provided the services of a surveyor, who verified that I rightfully…
Danville Man Named GA Forester of the Year
…from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and joined the GFC team in 2017. Outlaw was selected as Forester of the Year for his consistent output of casework, including 302 landowner assists,…
The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire
…will impact our lives, but when, and whether we lose our home or become a resident casualty must be taken seriously in advance. For more information about Firewise, visit https://gatrees.org/fire-prevention-suppression/firewise-usa-program/….
Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
…for the primary attractant of oak tree leaf color change. Lack of rain had stressed species like sweetgum, sycamore, blackgum, and yellow poplar, which has led to premature leaf cast…
Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022
…of rain has stressed species like sweetgum, sycamore, blackgum, and yellow poplar, leading to premature leaf cast for some individual trees. This has little impact on the leaf-watching season since…
Human Trafficking Information
Important details about reporting cases of human trafficking
Georgia Forestry Commission Names Athens Resident ‘Forester of the Year’
…timberland manager for Temple-Inland. Kastle was selected as Forester of the Year for his consistent output of casework, including 265 landowner assists, Forest Stewardship Plans for 2,657 acres, and six…
