Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia
…two generations per year and each female can lay up to 175 eggs each time. Damage Caused HWA Infested Hemlock (photo courtesy of bugwood.org) With two generations per year, HWA…
GFC and COVID-19
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. Sa fety. Flexibility. Service. Those are the themes we’re embracing at the Georgia Forestry Commission during this extraordinary time. While COVID-19 directives…
#SpringIntoAction with GFC!
Spring time in Georgia is always a sight to behold – even, and especially – in these challenging times. Whether enjoying the outdoor splendor an acceptable social distance from other…
Caring for Trees in Summer
…especially important season for insuring the health of your trees. It’s a time when too much or too little water can have an impact, when conditions are ripe for insects…
Fall Leaf Watch Kickoff
While 2020 has thrown us some curves, one constant we can depend on is a colorful autumn in north Georgia. Dropping temperatures and sunny days usher in a special time…
Fire Prevention Week 2020
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. Fire Prevention Week is observed annually during the first full week in October (October 4-10, 2020.) It’s a good time to think…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 16, 2020
…and sassafras are continually shifting from green to yellow, increasing variety to overlooks as time progresses. Oaks are beginning to fade to brown with small hints of yellow. Dogwoods have…
Choose a LIVE Christmas Tree for 2020!
Despite the fact that 2020 has been one of our most unusual years in memory, it is “that time of year again!” The holiday season is here and many families…
Meet GFC’s Director: Tim Lowrimore
It is a real honor to be meeting you here, virtually. I am excited to be joining the Georgia Forestry Commission team and I look forward to the time we…
Reflections on the Big Fire of 2007
…the enclosed cabs Alabama firefighters used were what he needed in Georgia. Since that time, the Georgia legislature has provided funding to GFC for those types of heavy equipment, significantly…
