Waging War on the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid
…also imidacloprid pellets that can be buried around the base of a tree which don’t involve any mixing. Soil drench kits are available from UGA Extension Offices in several North…
Georgia’s Family Forest Landowners – 2021
…landowners, in particular. This is especially true as female forest landownership is increasing at a modest pace in Georgia. Please connect with Dr. Puneet Dwivedi (puneetd@uga.edu) for more information. FamilyForestLandowners_Flier…
Connecting with the next Generation of Passionate Professionals
…programs for school kids and special training for educators. The Georgia Forestry Commission also works with several colleges and universities to target young adults who have a special interest in…
County Extension Offices
Connecting with your Extension County Office can keep you up to date with events, programs, and services just for you.
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.
Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl Poster Contest
For students to demonstrate their understanding of wildfire prevention and basic environmental conservation principles through original drawings of Smokey Bear or Woodsy Owl. 1st through 5th grade students
Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program
…and the Community Forestry Assistance Act of the 1990 Farm Bill, has allocated funding to the Georgia Forestry Commission for statewide distribution, in partnership with the Georgia Tree Council. To…
My Firewise Experience
…the tasks needed for the project. Some of the tasks were completing an online fire safety course, attending a Firewise community meeting in Hiawassee, completing a Firewise risk assessment of…
Tree Ordinances
…trees. A well-designed tree ordinance can take months or years for communities to write, but can provide many benefits to people living in the community. Tree ordinances should be formulated…
Making the Shade Program
…buildings. The Making the Shade program enlivens and activates communities for years to come. Students and parents can serve as the primary planters. This allows them to take ownership and…
