Cogongrass in Georgia
…It will usually grow in a circular-shaped pattern. Although not a sole identification feature, the grass also has an off-centered midrib on long leaf blades (1-5 feet). GFC is taking…
Open Records Requests
…fees may apply for different types of media and formats, mailing costs, or other reasonable administrative costs. Payment may be made by cash, check or money order payable to the,…
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…
Searching for the Next “Great American Tree”
…The Lone Hill United Methodist Church National Champion Eastern Redcedar in Coffee County, Georgia. The American Grove is an online community for sharing experiences and knowledge about trees and the…
Forestry Commission Plants Special Seedlings in Dawson County
…for some time. “The shortleaf pine grafted root stock is about three feet tall now,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Reforestation Chief Jeff Fields. “It was grown from genetically improved material…
Forest Industry Continues to Boost Georgia’s Economy
…Timber is growing at a rate of 65 cubic feet per second, or two tons per second. In addition to lumber, Georgia’s 216 primary wood using industries convert logs into…
Arbor Day Celebrated Across Georgia in February
…mostly privately-owned forestland grows 64 cubic feet – or two tons – of wood per second! As documented in the “2018 Economic Benefits of Forestry in Georgia” report provided by…
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.
Gall Producing Insects
Galls are abnormal vegetative growths on trees that result from the feeding and egg laying activities of various insects and mites. Generally, galls are not life threatening to trees, but there are recommended steps to control the growth.
Timber Sales
Large tracts of land are maintained and preserved by the State. GFC manages several land properties owned by the State of Georgia. All of them operate under a multiple-use Forest…
