Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia
…of these trees is costly at both the urban and landscape levels. There are several management options available for different levels of homeowners/landowners. At the landscape level, biological and chemical…
Five-Year Plan
…and enhance Georgia’s community forests. The plan guides the strategic direction of the Georgia Forestry Commission Sustainable Community Forestry Program and Georgia Urban Forest Council Vision Citizens, policy-makers and managers…
Forest Health
…beetle/Laurel Wilt disease. Common concerns include: Diseases (and Helpful Resources) Details about tree diseases common to Georgia: Heterobasidion Root Disease (formerly Annosum Root Disease) – Many Georgia landowners with property…
Lumber Boom Not Benefitting Southern Forest Owners – So What Now?
…“cabin fever” with home building and renovation projects. The unexpected shift from slump to boom, combined with the early pandemic shutdowns, created a unique environment where demand has continued to…
“Friends that travel together, stay together”: Hand Crews of the Georgia Forestry Commission
…It is their passion to help homes that are threatened and the people and wildlife that call these areas home. Their hearts are all about service. They leave as a…
Special Committee Tackles Carbon Credit Tracking in Georgia
…place. “The Georgia Forestry Commission is proud to be facilitating this important effort,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “We’ve gathered an extraordinary group of subject experts who are…
Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Start by Recycling Your Tree
…Company, and Burpee Seed Company, communities have the drop-off locations, media promotion, and chipping services they need to be successful. The Georgia Forestry Commission even provides complimentary tree seedlings for…
Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…our landscapes when appropriate. Incorporating native plants into the landscape should start at your home as many of the non-native invasive plants across our wild spaces come from home landscaping…
Community Tree Advocacy
…is a group of concerned citizens, usually volunteer, charged by their community’s tree ordinance to develop and administer a comprehensive tree management program. If your community is looking to start…
Firefighting Training & Resources
…is issued by the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC), the “Authority Having Jurisdiction” for wildland fire certification in the state of Georgia, in the form of a training completion certificate. Red…