Pine Straw Producers Directory

…Inc Juan Cortes Nunez Baxley, GA31513 Phone 912-367-7040 Fax: 912-367-4570 npstraw@bellsouth.net Pine Corp Distributors Chris McDougald Valdosta, GA31601 Phone 229-563-6329 Fax: cjmcdougald29@gmail.com Pinestraw Unlimited Matt Plyler Columbia, SC29209 Phone 8436728949…

Carefully Planned “Good Fires” Prevent Bad Ones

…to register and attend a meeting scheduled on June 4, 2020, in Jasper, Ga., that will encourage the exchange of information, techniques, and experience among practitioners. “The controlled use of…

Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD)

GDEcD is the state’s lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small businesses, aligning workforce education and training with in-demand jobs, locating new markets for Georgia products, and planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development.

Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests

…jump from 10 million to almost 15 million. As we monitor the impacts of that growth, it is prudent to pay special attention to its effect on vital natural resources,…

Report Card for Georgia’s Forestland Released

…those challenges. “Georgia’s population is increasing at record rates,” said Williams, “and we need to pay special attention to the effect that has on the state’s water, air, and wildlife….

Forestry Education Tools at Hand Through New Websites

…special attention given to Georgia’s wildlife, forests, forest products and water. Participants share 18 different hands-on project-based activities, go on field trips and on completion, receive certificates in Project Learning…

Searching for the Next “Great American Tree”

…person are encouraged. Nominations will be shared via social media, including Facebook (The Grove), Twitter (@plantyourlegacy; #greatamericantree #GATC19), and Instagram (@plantyourlegacy). Nominations may also be submitted as an email attachment…

National Timber Tax Website

A reference source for timberland landowners; also for accountants, attorneys, consulting foresters and other professionals who work with timberland owners regarding the tax treatment of timber related activities.

Ambrosia Beetles in Urban Trees

Ambrosia beetles are non-native (in Georgia) major wood-boring pests that usually attack hardwoods and ornamental trees during times of drought, storm damage and construction damage.

Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia

…egg masses attached to it from infested areas. The natural spread of spongy moths occurs as newly hatched larvae spin long silk threads and ride on the breeze. There are…