Ask The Arborist
…following checklist: Certification Look for professional association memberships with organizations like the American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA), the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), and the National Arborist Association (NAA)….
Educator Resources
…Shade Program Get shaded playground areas for your elementary school with Making the Shade Program. Page on GFC Website NAAEE Guidelines for Excellence The National Project for Excellence in Environmental…
Arbor Day Celebrated Across Georgia in February
…a proclamation declaring Friday, February 21, Arbor Day in Georgia, which is always celebrated on the third Friday in February. Arbor Day is observed nationally in April, but is celebrated…
Georgia Forestry Commission Director Named by Governor Kemp
…to promote and protect operations and sustainability initiatives. Lowrimore was a senior account executive at Davis-Garvin Insurance Agency, servicing a national portfolio of forestry business; Resource Manager of Eastern Forest…
Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed
…before doing any type of outdoor burning. The Georgia Forestry Commission reports 577 wildfires in the past month, which burned some 3,500 acres, and 229 of those fires happened in…
Storm Damaged Trees – Pruning Decision Guide
Right after a hurricane, communities and homeowners need to decide what to do with storm-damaged trees. Although damaged trees may seem to be dying, some trees can be restored, others will need to be removed, and still others will not require any special treatment and can be left alone.
Free Prescribed Fire Class for Select Applicants
…the regular registration rate of $110. To register, contact Cole Posey: cposey@southernregional.edu; 229-217-4257. For more information about prescribed fire, its benefits, and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
Insecticide Applicators and Vendors for Hemlock Woolly Adelgids
…River Specialties, Inc. P. O. Box 6414 Americus GA 31709 229-924-9459 Toccoa Solutions – Scott McCrary 1797 Pine Road Marietta GA 30062 770-630-8873 White County Farmers Exchange 951 South Main…
Georgia Grown
GFC is a Georgia Grown partner. This marketing and economic development program was developed in 2011 by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The No. 1 goal of Georgia Grown is…
Asian Longhorned Beetle
In early June 2020, a homeowner near the town of Hollywood, SC, close to the coast, found an odd-looking beetle, which was sent to Clemson University’s Department of Plant Industry…
