Reforestation
…planting of trees depends upon both the species and objectives of the landowner. Landowners planting strictly for timber production generally plant Loblolly, Slash or Longleaf pines and will tend to…
Invasive Plant Control Program
…include Non-native privet, Chinaberry, Japanese climbing fern and Chinese tallowtree (pictured above). We encourage landowners to join our efforts. Private, non-industrial landowners* who own at least 10 acres of forested…
Doing Business in Georgia
…and 54 Education Georgia’s university system is the 4th largest in the country, including: 13 state universities four research universities seven state colleges two regional universities nine two-year universities an…
Community Tree Advocacy
…a tree board, here are some helpful resources: Sample Job Description Sample Meeting Agenda Tree Board University Participate in a Tree Advocacy Groups Tree advocacy groups are community groups focused…
Five-Year Plan
…ecosystems for all of Georgia’s communities. Goals of the Five Year Plan STRATEGIC GOAL 1: Promote tree canopy and longevity at the landscape scale through the green infrastructure approach. STRATEGIC…
Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education® & Tree Line USA
…at least $2 per capita on urban forestry celebrating Arbor Day Become a Tree City USA® Community Thousands of Tree City USA communities—large and small—have made a commitment to their…
A Closer Look at Stem Quality of Old-Field Planted Longleaf Pines
GFC worked with the University of Georgia on a longleaf pine stem quality study funded by a grant from the US Forest Service. This study was performed with the primary objective of quantifying the sawtimber and pole potential of longleaf pine trees planted in old-fields/pastures/hay fields. More than 200 landowner sites were
inventoried for stocking, condition and form quality.
UNG Ecological Protection Lab
The University of North Georgia (UNG) Ecological Protection Lab (formerly the Beetle Lab) has led in regional efforts to protect the Eastern Hemlock from the invasive Wooly Adelgid by initiating biological control efforts through the rearing and release of predatory beetles to reduce adelgid numbers and impacts.
Quantifying the Value of Non-Timber Ecosystem Services from Georgia’s Private Forests
2011 study led by Dr. Rebecca Moore at the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources quantifying the value of non-timber ecosystem services from Georgia’s private forests.