Campaign Shares Health Benefits of Trees
…“We invite people in all jobs and all communities to look into this ground-breaking movement,” said Williams. “There is something for each of us to learn and each of us…
Forestry Considered Critical Workforce Under “Shelter in Place” Executive Order
…to combat the spread of COVID-19 and to keep the American economy moving,” GFA President & CEO Andres Villegas said. To view the Association’s Issue Brief, which includes a detailed…
Cogongrass in Georgia
…its introduction, it has become widespread throughout Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida and is moving into Georgia and South Carolina. This grass suppresses and eliminates natural vegetation thereby significantly reducing tree…
About the Tree City USA Program
The Tree City USA program has been greening up cities and towns across America since 1976. It is a nationwide movement that provides the framework necessary for communities to manage and expand their public trees. Learn more.
Resources
…PDF Don’t Move Firewood (brochure) Important information about why moving firewood can cause big problems. Forest Health, Moving Firewood PDF Don’t Move Firewood.org The Don’t Move Firewood campaign is an…
Laurel Wilt Disease Associated with Redbay Ambrosia Beetle
…spreading across the United States. To date, there is no biocontrol or insecticidal control, and only the cultural practice of not moving infested material will possibly slow the spread. Avocado…
#SpringIntoAction with GFC!
…where you are? Redbuds blooming? Cardinals posing? Weeping willows moving with the breeze? We want to share the beauty you’re enjoying, and we’ll do that on our Facebook (Georgia Forestry…
