Tree Risk Management
Trees provide a host of benefits, but we have a responsibility to assess and minimize risks associated with the forest canopy.
Storm Damage and Forest Health Issues in Streamside Management Zones
Forestry BMP Requirements for Streamside Management Zones can be temporarily suspended for certain
catastrophic situations that have already or will threaten the forest canopy within an SMZ.
GA Forestry Report: April Tornadoes Cause $3 Million+ In Damages
…(Chattooga), Trenton (Dade), Cartersville (Bartow), Chatsworth (Murray), Eton (Murray), Eatonton (Putnam) and Odum (Wayne). With the exception of Fort Oglethorpe and Odum, the impact to tree canopy in these communities…
SCFP Area Map – Sept 2021
SCFP Area Map by County
Get Ready for Summer with Post-Storm Tree Assessments
…and partially attached. Other storm damage signs that can be noticed during a basic visual assessment include cracks along branches or stems, excessive loss of leaves and canopy tissue, or…
Hurricane Cleanup Deadlines at Hand
…upper right hand of the form. Go to https://bit.ly/2zX8yDL to see a copy of the performance form and a list of the required documentation. In October 2018, Hurricane Michael impacted…
Caring for Trees in Summer
…line on the ground at the furthest edge of a tree’s canopy. Proper watering is critical when temperatures rise, especially for your trees. Though there are exceptions, trees normally only…
