Spring Tree Care

…prune. By cutting out any dead branches or stems, better structure can be established and it helps the tree seal off the wound where the dead branch was. Learn more…

Georgia Forestry Commission Helping Fight Western Wildfires

…to the National Interagency Fire Center, there are 108 large fires currently burning across the U.S. More than 25,200 wildland firefighters and overhead support are committed to these incidents. Georgia…

Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022

…136. For the best route in current traffic, visit https://maps.app.goo.gl/zTYdn6a9Ve6EhPW58. Route 2: Take Hwy 52 from Chatsworth to Ellijay (this route passes Fort Mountain State Park). From Ellijay, head West…

SOPERTON NATIVE NAMED STATE FIRE PROTECTION CHIEF

…Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “We identified Thomas as the person with all the right qualifications, experience, and personal attributes to lead this critical agency operation.” Thomas Barrett has an…

Natural Disaster Recovery

…areas. External Website How to Evaluate and Manage Storm Damaged Forest Areas Read this resource to learn what steps to take to evaluate storm damage. PDF Hurricane Idalia Timber Impact…

Care For Your Trees

…wounds from lawnmowers leaning decayed wood wood splitting or cracks large dead branches cavities damage to roots from construction or trenching soil mounding at the base ivy or vines growing…

Certified Tree Professionals

…are ready to select an arborist make sure to have a signed contract and ensure that work only starts after a contract is signed by both parties. Read contracts carefully…

Environmental

…include people from different backgrounds), and relationships or partnerships take form. Read this briefing for research studies. External Website Green Cities: Work & Learning Places that incorporate or are located…