Annual Northern Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
…and Walton. May through September is the time of year when people are more likely to be outdoors. Higher levels of ground-level ozone and particle pollution levels are recognized to…
Kemp Leads Forest Field Day
…huge opportunities for learning from the experts, learning from each other and learning from the land.” The American Tree Farm System is one of the systems recognized by the Sustainable…
Gummosis in Trees
Gummosis is a common infection found on various fruit and nut trees. In the landscape, gummosis is most often recognized as a glob of translucent, amber colored sap on the side of the stem or lower trunk of trunk of a tree.
Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia
…by the larvae. It wasn’t long before the moths escaped captivity and moved out into the surrounding woodlands. The spongy moth is now considered naturalized in many northeastern states. While…
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…Service, USDA Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service) agencies recognized the threat this disease posed to eastern forests and formed a Sudden Oak Death Action Committee (SODAC) in 2001 to…
Outstanding GA Forestry Commission Employees
The Georgia Forestry Commission has named its outstanding groups of employees for 2019, and last week they were recognized at the state capitol.
Georgia’s Forest Action Plan
Georgia’s Forest Action Plan and subsequent Resource Strategy were initially developed in response to the 2008 Farm Bill. The three consensus-based national priorities with accompanying strategic objectives are: Conserve working…
Get Ready for Summer with Post-Storm Tree Assessments
…storm damage can often be mitigated or minimized through regular assessment and proper treatment. The more obvious and visible forms of storm damage can present as hanging branches, both detached…
Hurricane Cleanup Deadlines at Hand
…is June 30 for anyone with an FDMP contract to complete their authorized work,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “We expect a last-minute rush of completions and are…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 1, 2020
…many “peaks” occurring in localized areas. The concept of overall “peak” can be defined as the most color across the largest area, so keep in mind that as we go…
