Southern Pine Beetle – Historical Data (1972-2007)
Comprehensive numbers covering 35 years of southern pine beetle infestations.
GA Southern Pine Beetle Outbreak Map (1960-2004)
Map outlining historical outbreaks of southern pine beetle infestations.
Southern Pine Bark Beetle Brochure (2013)
Overview information regarding pine bark beetles.
Southern Pine Beetle Outbreak (2017)
Overview data and information for the southern pine beetle.
Nonnative Invasive Plants of Southern Forests
Information on accurate identification and effective control of the 33 plants or groups that are invading the forests of the 13 Southern States at an alarming rate, showing both growing and dormant season traits.
Pine Bark Beetles
…the southern pine beetle (SPB), the black turpentine beetle (BTB), and three species of Ips engraver beetles, with a fourth found just in northern Georgia. Southern pine beetles can be…
Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022
…area. Sourwood and black gum still retain the deep red color they have exhibited throughout the previous weeks. Hickory, beech and birch are also at peak showing color spectrums from…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022
…diversity from overlooks remain strong. High leaf retention from various oak species, maple, hickory, beech, and sweetgum, continue to provide swaths of color. Areas predominantly composed of poplar have experienced…
Historical trends of timber product output in the South
Historical data of periodic canvasses of primary wood-using plants are presented for the 13 Southern States.
Southern Regional Extension Forestry – Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Overview info and resource documents for the hemlock woolly adelgid, originally from Asia, which was first discovered in the eastern U.S. in the 1950’s. It has since spread throughout the range of hemlock in the East, and caused extensive mortality of mature hemlock – especially in the Appalachian Mountains.
