“Wildfires in Georgia”

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…the week of March 3. A resident was conducting a legal outdoor burn when winds got brisk in an area that contained dry, tornado blow-down residue. That provided tinder for…

Vigilance Urged as Insect-Attacks Emerge

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…presence of “pitch tubes” in the bark and “galleries,” or the marked trail of beetles, underneath the bark. Every spring the GFC participates in a special trapping program that collects…

GFC Launches Weekly Fall Foliage Updates

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…Georgia to enjoy the colorful views. Information about leaf changes can be found at GaTrees.org, with a blog and colorful photos that are free to be shared using #GALeafWatch. The…

Tree Seedlings

…be susceptible to another strain of the pathogen. Since it’s impossible to predict what fungal strain a plantation may encounter, a multi-family planting may provide more insurance. Find out more…

Timber Sales & Harvest Advice

…SAMPLE ONLY. This document has no legal standing in the execution of a sale between parties. PDF Forest Product Sales Contract for Lump Sum Sales Sample Sample contract agreement for…

Forest Legacy & Conservation Easements

…benefits they provide. The donated conservation easement, then, is the most logical legal tool to secure long-term conservation in Georgia. PDF exclamation-circle No resources found- please try another search term….

Care For Your Trees

…maintenance for damaged trees and more. PDF Planting Container Trees Containerized trees may come in many different sizes but and are usually available in 1,3,5,7 10 or 15 gallon-sized containers….

Certified Tree Professionals

…1,3,5,7 10 or 15 gallon-sized containers. Ideally, the size diameter of the container should be 8-10 inches for every inch of trunk diameter measured at 6” above the ground. PDF…

Environmental

…gallons of water in an hour. This important function of trees and canopy cover allows communities to spend less money developing additional stormwater management infrastructure. Many municipalities are now charging…