Biology and Management of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in the Eastern U.S.
Hemlock trees in eastern forests are late successional tree species that provide shade for the forest understory. Globally, there are ten hemlock species, with populations located in Asia and eastern and western North America12. Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) and Carolina hemlock (Tsuga caroliniana) grow in the eastern U.S. These trees have great ecological and cultural value in forests. However, the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (Adelges tsugae or HWA) is decimating hemlock populations throughout much of the trees’ native range, altering landscapes, and threatening these iconic tree species in both rural and urban areas.
09-28-22 Leaf Watch Report
GFC Fall Leaf Watch report for September 28th, 2022 in North Georgia.
10-05-22 Leaf Watch Report
GFC Fall Leaf Watch report for October 5th, 2022 in North Georgia
10-12-22 Leaf Watch Report
GFC Fall Leaf Watch report for October 12th, 2022 in North Georgia.
10-20-22 GFC Leaf Watch Report
GFC Fall Leaf Watch report for October 20th, 2022 in North Georgia.
West Central Georgia Rx Burn Initiative Cost Share
…on increasing bobwhite quail and gopher tortoise habitats. Click this link to view the FY24 flyer on Applicant’s Information Guidelines. Click here if you would like to complete an application….
10-26-22 GFC Leaf Watch Report
GFC Fall Leaf Watch report for October 26th, 2022 in North Georgia.
11-02-22 Final Leaf Watch Report
Final GFC Fall Leaf Watch report for November 2nd, 2022 in North Georgia.
How Fire Earns GOOD Marks in the Forest
…the most important tools for cultivating healthy forestland,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Prescribed fire protects lives and properties because it clears the forest floor of vegetative debris…
