Open Records Requests

Public records are broadly defined to include: documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, computer-based or generated information, data, data fields, or similar material prepared and maintained or received in…

Diseases of Leyland Cypress in the Landscape

Leyland cypress has become one of the most widely used plants in commercial and residential landscapes, and it is relatively pest-free. However, because of its relatively shallow root system, and because they are often planted too close together and in poorly drained soils, Leyland cypress is prone to root rot and several damaging canker diseases, especially during periods of prolonged drought.

Asian Longhorned Beetle

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…pest and what to watch for in Georgia. We are also working closely with our colleagues at the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the University of Georgia to get information…

Choose a LIVE Christmas Tree for 2020!

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…products we depend on all year long. Clean air. Filtered water. Homes for wildlife and places for camping, hiking and many types of outdoor recreation. Everyday products for our lives,…

Think Trees for the Holidays

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…hiking and many types of outdoor recreation. Everyday products for our lives, such as paper and lumber. Plus, live trees are recyclable, and it’s easier than ever now to find…

Waging War on the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid

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Waging War on the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid By Brandon Merz, GFC Forest Health Specialist It’s winter in Georgia, and while that means most forest pests are inactive, the hemlock woolly…

Tree Seedlings

…rents reforestation equipment. Contact your local county office for more information. Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type GFC Reforestation Equipment Rentals PDF Seedling Brochure 2024-25 Complete brochure on seedling types, care, and…

Natural Disaster Recovery

…These storms affected a number of landscapes across the state, including urban, suburban and rural areas. Timber Tax Credit program More information about the Timber Tax Credit program from the…

Burn Permits and Notifications

…and other types of burning please call 1-800-GA-TREES (428-7337) for a permit. Additional steps for burning of machine piled natural vegetation and area burning Burning of debris generated by machine…