Forest Health
…– Laurel wilt disease is a deadly vascular disease of plants in the laurel family (Lauraceae). It is caused by the fungus Harringtonia lauricola and vectored by the redbay ambrosia…
Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp
…in 1988, kids from all over Georgia have participated. Every summer, my family goes to the FFA Center in Covington, Georgia to help out with the camp. Some of my…
Biomass Suppliers Directory
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Laurel Wilt Disease Associated with Redbay Ambrosia Beetle
…family (Lauraceae). It is caused by the fungus Harringtonia lauricola and vectored by the redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus, apparently introduced from Asia in solid wood packing material into the…
Storm Mitigation Planning
…help. Understand eligible costs and how to seek reimbursement from FEMA. Review and become familiar with the county plan and your EMA director. Communication with your partners is critical. Considerations…
Five-Year Plan
The purpose of the Five-Year Plan for Georgia’s Urban and Community Forests is to: provide strategic direction for urban and community forest programs coordinate statewide efforts to value, conserve, manage…
Health & Recreational
Physical inactivity and obesity are on the rise. The majority of Americans are not active enough and do not meet suggested daily standards of moderate activity to reduce risk factors…
Special Team Dispatched to Spread Fire Safety Alerts
…in Georgia, fire safety tips to protect your property and family, and to learn more about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org. For national forest information go to…
Distribution and Spread of Laurel Wilt Disease in Georgia (2006-08)
Survey and Field Observations – Laurel wilt is a disease of woody plants in the laurel family (Lauraceae). Hundreds of millions of redbay (Persea borbonia) trees have been killed by laurel wilt in the southeastern Atlantic Coastal Plain region of the United States.
GFC and COVID-19: 5/21/20 Update
…our intention to use that guidance to begin increasing service delivery to our landowners in a responsible way that still protects the health of our employees, our families and our…
