Cogongrass in Georgia

…of cogongrass is the fluffy white seed heads that are produced in the spring (March-June) immediately following grass “green-up.” Cogongrass is the only warm season grass that produces cotton-like seeds

Carefully Planned “Good Fires” Prevent Bad Ones

…needs,” said Dr. Jon Ambrose, chief of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Conservation Section. Approximately 35,000 acres across the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests may be treated with prescribed fire…

Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests

Executive Summary Georgia is an ideal place to live and work – offering a quality of life that is unmatched. We are business friendly, benefit from a temperate climate and…

Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature

…“Georgia Forestry Commission employees across the state share a deep dedication to service,” said Williams. “We take great pride in leading the protection of our forest resources for the needs

Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature

…“Georgia Forestry Commission employees across the state share a deep dedication to service,” said Williams. “We take great pride in leading the protection of our forest resources for the needs

New Online Tool Tracks Georgia Wildfire Activity

…new service, click https://georgiafc.firesponse.com/public. For successful connectivity, ensure that Java Script is installed and that only supported browsers such as Google Chrome are used. Slow internet speeds may hamper proper…

Forest Industry Continues to Boost Georgia’s Economy

…in the state. Georgia boasts more than 24.5 million acres of forestland, with almost all of its timberland (23.9 million acres) privately owned. Forest growth exceeds removals by 48% annually….

USDA Forest Service – Cooperative Forestry

The Cooperative Forestry unit of the USDA Forest Service works closely with partners to enhance and maintain forests across watersheds and ecosystems, both on private and public land, for the benefits they provide to the American people.

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia Fact Sheet

HWA is a serious pest of hemlock trees in Georgia. The aphid-like insect feeds on eastern and Carolina hemlock trees, eventually resulting in tree mortality. The very existence of the eastern and Carolina hemlock species is greatly threatened by HWA.