Get Ready for Summer with Post-Storm Tree Assessments
…at https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/ask-the-arborist/ for input and information about your storm damage mitigation options. It is imperative that all formal tree assessments and treatment be conducted by an International Society of Arboriculture…
Forestry Education Tools at Hand Through New Websites
…ages that can be easily incorporated into existing curriculum or used in informal settings are available at georigiaplt.org. Diverse age- and grade-appropriate subjects include southern and world forests, energy, biodiversity,…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30
…always required before lighting that first match. Weather conditions and predictions in each county are carefully considered before a permit can be issued. Permits can be obtained at GaTrees.org, by…
Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 4, 2022 An alarming increase in the number of wildfires is happening in Georgia and fire officials are warning everyone to be hyper-aware of weather conditions…
Tree Plantings Highlight Georgia’s Arbor Day in February
…March. Other events are scheduled for Valdosta, Hahira, Albany, and Warner Robins. Georgia’s statewide Arbor Day celebration will take place virtually on February 22 during the Georgia Tree Council’s first…
Spring Tree Care
By Seth Hawkins, GFC Urban Forest Specialist Springtime is here and with longer days and warmer temperatures at hand, trees are waking up for the growing season. Trees’ water needs…
Here comes summer – your trees are getting thirsty!
By Seth Hawkins, GFC Urban Forest Specialist Now that planting season has ended, springtime is delivering longer days and warmer temperatures. Trees are waking up for the growing season and…
Think Trees for the Holidays
…is here and many families ware venturing out to buy the annual Christmas tree. As always, the Georgia Forestry Commission is proud to endorse the purchase of a live Christmas…
Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia
…will cause wildfires to spread rapidly.” Sorrells said the GFC is closely monitoring conditions but warns that these conditions may actually get worse before they get better in the next…
Making your Home more Energy Efficient – by Planting Trees
…allow for future growth. Also, remember to not use evergreen trees on the south and west sides of the house. Planting deciduous trees in these locations allow the sun’s warming…
