Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia Fact Sheet

HWA is a serious pest of hemlock trees in Georgia. The aphid-like insect feeds on eastern and Carolina hemlock trees, eventually resulting in tree mortality. The very existence of the eastern and Carolina hemlock species is greatly threatened by HWA.

Local Forest Ranger Receives Fire Prevention Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 2, 2021 A member of the Georgia Forestry Commission’s North Georgia Forest Protection team has been selected to receive a prestigious award recognizing outstanding work to…

Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022

…(this route passes Fort Mountain State Park). From Ellijay, head West on Hwy 76 back to Hwy 411 (or head North on Hwy 76 into Blue Ridge). North Central GA:…

The GFC Seedling Store is Open for Business!!

…demand is expected once again this year for Georgia Giants Loblolly, as well as Select Piedmont 3rd Cycle Loblolly and Super Select Premium Slash. These superior selections offer larger yields…

THE GFC SEEDLING STORE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

…demand is expected once again this year for Georgia Giants Loblolly, as well as Select Piedmont 3rd Cycle Loblolly and Super Select Premium Slash. These superior selections offer larger yields…

Georgia’s Forest Action Plan

…Metro Atlanta Landscape and Turf Association Moons Tree Farm Natural Resources Spatial Analysis Laboratory at the University of Georgia Northeast Georgia Resource Development Council Manning, Selvage & Lee USDA Natural…

GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020

…We lost a little ground but there is still color to be found and more developing.” Northwest GA (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Over the past week, color change in elevations…