Forestry Services Contractors Directory

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Forest Health

…beetle/Laurel Wilt disease. Common concerns include: Diseases (and Helpful Resources) Details about tree diseases common to Georgia: Heterobasidion Root Disease (formerly Annosum Root Disease) – Many Georgia landowners with property…

Firewise USA® Program

…for your home and your community. List of Firewise Communities in Georgia Argyle Clinch County Argyle Asheland Cove Towns County Young Harris Autumn Ridge at the Creek Towns County Hiawassee…

Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022

Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Cooler nights and sunny days with large fluctuations in temperature have signaled the beginning of fall. These conditions coincide with foliage color change…

Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022

…remnants of Hurricane Ian to impact the fall foliage season. The clear, crisp nights and mild, sunny days from last week have initiated the fall color season. This weather pattern…

Timber Harvest Notifications

…Harvesting Notification Requirements In compliance with legislation that updated OCGA 12-6-24, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) will launch an easy-to-use, statewide harvest notification website, which will replace county-by-county notifications. The…

High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!

…tool we are strategically moving forward with is UAS – Unmanned Aerial Systems. More commonly known as drones, they provide a unique opportunity to complete certain tasks more efficiently and…

Forest Legacy & Conservation Easements

…forest management plan is developed by GFC to address the landowner’s specific goals. What is a Working Forest Conservation Easement (WFCE)? WFCEs do more than strip specified development rights from…

Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021

…schedule compared to the previous year. Species highlights: Sourwood – mostly green but showing hints of red in higher elevation Sassafras – fading to yellow with hints of red Sweetgum…

Urban & Community Forestry

Healthy community and urban forests are integral to the lives of all Georgians. The Georgia Forestry Commission’s urban and community foresters help protect and promote Georgia’s urban forests by: Providing…