Georgia’s Forest Action Plan
…Community Forestry Program Alliance for Community Trees American Society of Landscape Architects (Georgia Chapter) Arborguard Tree Specialists Association of County Commissioners of Georgia Athens-Clarke County Landscape Division Atlanta Regional Commission…
Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021
…have combined to give the look and feel of fall for Northeast Georgia. While the birches, poplars, and sycamores have all but completed their fall showing, other species like dogwood,…
New School Year – New Tools to Learn About Natural Resources
…much vacation fun as possible, teachers across the state are already preparing to welcome students back for the new school year. We are here to help! Whether it’s within the…
Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021
…Lookout Mountain and Fort Mountain are showing similar characteristics in color as many species are at or approaching peak. Rain and wind intensity throughout the coming week will be the…
Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia
…drip torches, two backpack blowers, a weed eater, a chainsaw with PPE, two five-gallon backpack sprayers, three “Prescribed Burn Ahead” road signs, ATV water tank, and a pull-behind 27 HP…
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…tanoaks (Lithocarpus densiflorus), coast live oaks (Quercus agrifolia), and California black oaks (Quercus kelloggii) have been killed by the fungus, Phytophthora ramorum. On these hosts, the fungus causes a bleeding…
Five-Year Plan
…and enhance Georgia’s community forests. The plan guides the strategic direction of the Georgia Forestry Commission Sustainable Community Forestry Program and Georgia Urban Forest Council Vision Citizens, policy-makers and managers…
Grant Funding Available for Urban and Community Forestry Management
…information visit https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/trees-across-georgia-tag-grant-program/. Information webinar on September 7; register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7474266073729320281 Eligible recipients are communities, non-profits, and schools. APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 27, 2023. GA ReLeaf- in partnership with the GA…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands In celebration of National Public Lands Day on September 25, the Georgia Forestry Commission invites you to visit state forests you may not even…
Vigilance Urged as Insect-Attacks Emerge
…year. “We want to get this information out to landowners,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Health Coordinator Lynne Womack, “because there are certain things that can be done to prevent…
