Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia

…and the USFS, Georgia deploys traps across the state every year to detect the presence of the moth. Although the threat is always present, there are no known infestations currently…

Pine Bark Beetles in Georgia

Southern Pine BeetlePine bark beetles are insects that normally attack stressed and dying pine trees, and usually do not infest trees that are otherwise healthy and vigorous. They are attracted…

Southern Pine Beetles

…Southern Pine Beetle Prediction Trapping and Aerial Survey and a Southern Pine Beetle Prevention and Restoration Cost Share Program. Every spring, GFC foresters deploy approximately 50 SPB pheromone traps across…

National Forest Products Week

…gums, soaps, and detergents. Turpentine is used for paint solvents, varnishes, and even disinfectants and fragrances. In addition, newer technologies have pushed the envelope for the use of wood in…

Timber Harvest Notifications

…notification, a copy of the uploaded map, and a link to Google maps. Implementation Per the legislation, after the launch, counties that require timber harvest notification can begin transitioning their…

Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia

…quality – or a blend of these. These plans contain detailed, current stand maps and a list of suggested practices that will help each reach set long-term goals – for…