Ask The Arborist

…prone to failure, answers hinge upon a number of factors. PDF Girdling Roots in Trees Healthy roots are the foundation for a long, beautiful relationship with your trees. A girdling…

Care For Your Community’s Trees

Benefits of a thriving urban canopy: Increasing property value. The presence of larger street trees can add from 3% – 15% to home values. Increasing spending in business districts. Shoppers…

Five-Year Plan

…College EPA Green Infrastructure and Water Protection City of Alpharetta City of Valdosta Georgia Forestry Commission Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Resiliency Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful City of Atlanta Arborist Division City…

Ecosystem Services

The United Nations led a four-year assessment of the status and trends of the world’s ecosystems. This Millennium Assessment groups ecosystems services into four broad categories: Provisioning Services: The production…

Community Resources

TitleDescriptionDocument Type 3. Community Tree Planting and Establishment Guidelines This Document is intended to aid homeowners and local government staff in planting and directing the establishment and maintenance of community…

Habitats of Georgia

Georgia is a diverse state, with many habitats from coastal beaches to mountain hardwood forests. Check out information about the plants and animals of the habitats, the adaptations of species living there, and the environmental issues facing those habitats.

Appreciating “Good Fire” in the Forest

…provide rich homes to wildlife and beautiful places for all of us to enjoy. Prescribed fire contributes to the sustainability of this amazing natural resource.” To learn more about prescribed…

Forest Services Contractors

…Land Machine Planting Site Prepared Land Machine VBlade PlantingPlanting Wildlife OpeningsRoot Raking Wildlife Rotary MowingPlanting Native Warm Season Grasses Bear Creek Forestry LLC 896 Smyrna Church Road, Carrollton,GA Michael A….

Special Team Dispatched to Spread Fire Safety Alerts

…are sharing fire safety information at community gatherings, centers, camps, and on social media. People may also come in contact with Smokey Bear or see reminders posted to electronic signs…