Forests Continue to Grow Georgia’s Economy

…“Our goal is to keep this precious resource sustainable for every person – in the new year ahead, and for generations to come.” To read the full report, visit https://gatrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Economic-Benefits-of-the-Forestry-Industry-in-Georgia-2020.pdf….

Timber Harvest Notifications Website

The purpose of this website is to provide a state-wide timber harvest notification platform for the report of timber harvests to Georgia’s counties or municipalities.

COGONGRASS: IF YOU SEE IT, REPORT IT!

…with an average of 100 new locations annually, with a record of 156 new cogongrass locations reported in 2021. The second part of the program is eradication. Eradication is completed…

Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”

…of summer compare your observations. Many more resources and activities, can be found on our “Learn & Explore” tab at GaTrees.org. So, no matter what the age of the young…

Needlecast in Pines

…on their way to a full recovery. If you have any questions about needlecast or other forest health issues, contact your county forester; https://gatrees.org/about/county-contacts/. Learn more about needlecast here: http://www.state.sc.us/forest/pubs/pineneedlecast.pdf….

Making your Home more Energy Efficient – by Planting Trees

…to the long-term success of your energy conservation project and can raise your property value by up to five percent. Safety precautions and planting tips can be found at gatrees.org/resources…

Arbor Day Foundation Georgia Tree Planting Program

…local forester’s contract information, and required documents for payment (seedling invoice, planting invoice, map). Once tree planting has been completed, the landowner will submit necessary invoices and the tree planting…