Asian Longhorned Beetle
…originally from China and the Korean peninsula and has previously been found in five other states (Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio). Populations in Illinois and New Jersey…
Southern Pine Beetle and Invasive Plant Control Cost Share Programs Now Accepting Applications!
Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) and Invasive Plant Control Cost Share Programs Now Accepting Applications! The Georgia Forestry Commission is currently accepting applications for two programs that provide financial incentives to…
Forest Inventory Analysis
…primary wood-using plants are presented for the 13 Southern States. External Website Southern Pulpwood Production (2021) A 2021 analysis of pulpwood production across the 13 Southern State. External Website Trends…
Pine Bark Beetles in Georgia
…2023 SPB Prediction Trapping Results Southern Pine Bark Beetle Brochure Southern Pine Bark Beetle Brochure (2013) Southern Pine Bark Beetle Coloring Book Southern Pine Beetle – Biology, Prevention, and Restoration…
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New Year, New Purpose: How to Give Your Tree a Second Life
Submitted by the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation As the holidays wind down, you may find yourself in a spirit of renewal. Perhaps you craft a list of resolutions or set…
New Rules in Effect as North Georgia Burn Ban is Lifted
…changes. “The changes to the law really strengthen the prevention of wildfires caused by escaped yard debris burning,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Part of the new law…
SAF Certification Recognizes Urban Foresters – Seth Hawkins
…degree in forestry from the University of Georgia in 2014 and joined the Georgia Forestry Commission in 2015. The Society of American Foresters is a professional organization dedicated to advancing…
SAF CERTIFICATION RECOGNIZES URBAN FORESTERS – LEA CLARK
…a Master’s Degree from the University of Georgia and joined the Georgia Forestry Commission in 2021. The Society of American Foresters is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the science,…
