Pre-Suppression Firebreaks
…available. Plowing & Harrowing Costs A minimum one hour fee is charged for plowing, harrowing, and/or blading services Over the minimal one hour charge, plowing will be charged in tenths…
Care For Your Trees
…on the trees changes to the environment other trees in the vicinity How can I keep my trees healthy? Basic maintenance required for optimal tree health includes: watering pruning mulching…
Ask The Arborist
…than others, but all warrant further investigation. PDF Gall Producing Insects Galls are abnormal vegetative growths on trees that result from the feeding and egg laying activities of various insects…
Social & Cultural
Research suggests trees provide a place for neighbors to meet and get to know each other, and this leads to fewer incidences of crime. When you think about a place…
Human Resources Information
…alien workers. Anyone hired will be required to verify their identity and employment eligibility. Males between the ages of 18 and 26 must submit proof of selective services registration upon…
Carefully Planned “Good Fires” Prevent Bad Ones
…Prescribed fire is also a key conservation tool for achieving goals in Georgia’s State Wildlife Action Plan, a comprehensive strategy to conserve native animal and plant species before they become…
Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
…among states for the number of species that are at risk and fifth in the number of extinctions. Experts have identified nearly 300 animal species and nearly 325 plant species…
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,…
New Website Improves the Timber Harvest Notification Process in Georgia
…easy to use.” After the website’s formal launch in January 2022, counties will begin transitioning their timber harvest notification processes to the new system. Within 18 months, the website will…
Gall Producing Insects
Galls are abnormal vegetative growths on trees that result from the feeding and egg laying activities of various insects and mites. Generally, galls are not life threatening to trees, but there are recommended steps to control the growth.
