Annual Northern Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1

…Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, Heard, Henry, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Peach, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Richmond, Rockdale, Spalding, Troup, Twiggs, Upson, Walker…

High Fire Danger Impacts Outdoor Burning

…criteria in each location, and because safety is always our top concern, burn permitting may be restricted based on the fire danger forecast.” Burn permits issued by the Georgia Forestry…

Timber Buyers Directory

…Company Randy Rhodes Title: Area Forester Dublin, GA 31021 Phone 1: Phone 2: 4789516445 Fax: randy@battlelumberco.com Beach Timber Company John Strickland Title: Wood Procurement Manager Alma, GA 31510 Phone 1:…

Arbor Day Celebrated Across Georgia in February

…celebration in Macon on February 12 honored cities, campuses and power companies throughout Georgia for their achievements promoting urban canopies. A special celebration will be held on Friday, February 21…

Pine Bark Beetles in Georgia

…species, the best approach is to prevent infestations from starting, by using management strategies that promote good tree health and vigor. Resources Georgia 2022 SPB Prediction Trapping Results Georgia 2023…

Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia

…nursery stock each year. The Georgia Forestry Commission samples native vegetation surrounding these nursery sites as well as from forested areas throughout the state and to date, no native plants…

Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1

…DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, Heard, Henry, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Peach, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Richmond, Rockdale,…

Caring for Trees in Summer

…and disease to encroach, and when windy storms can bring down branches and even whole trees. Mulching is perhaps the most important summer tree care tool available to homeowners and…

GFC Seeking Director/State Forester

…economic development by working in partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Provide leadership in education and outreach to Georgia’s increasing urban population to ensure the populace is aware…

North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30

…always required before lighting that first match. Weather conditions and predictions in each county are carefully considered before a permit can be issued. Permits can be obtained at GaTrees.org, by…