GFC’s Stance on Burning during the COVID-19 Pandemic (4/9/2020)
…information that might help Georgia deal with COVID-19 on all fronts. That is our commitment to Georgia’s citizens and to her forest managers. To obtain a permit for prescribed fire,…
Hazards of the Forest
Foresters and others who work outside and those who enjoy being in the outdoors are often confronted with hazards that can cause sickness, injury, or death. This booklet provides a brief description of those hazards to help you avoid an unpleasant encounter.
Laurel Wilt Disease Associated with Redbay Ambrosia Beetle
…ground. (R) Black discoloration in sapwood, a typical symptom of laurel wilt in Redbay trees. Photo Credit: GFC Laurel wilt is a deadly vascular disease of plants in the Laurel…
Heterobasidion Root Disease (formally Annosum Root Disease) in Georgia
HRD Leaning Tree – USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org Many Georgia landowners with property along, or south of, the fall line (running from Augusta to Columbus) are noticing dead and dying…
Prescribed Fire Advisories
…11, 2021 Chattooga, Floyd, Gordon, Walker, and Whitfield Jeff Shardt (706) 695-6737 March 11, 2021 Long, McIntosh, and Wayne Grant Deal (912) 602-3893 March 11, 2021 Jasper and Jones Marcus…
Sirex Woodwasp in Georgia
…of the tree and clogs this pathway. When a critical level of this vascular tissue can no longer function, moisture stress occurs in the tree and death soon follows. Furthermore,…
Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia
…with other environmental stressors including drought, temperature fluctuations, hurricanes/tornadoes, and wildfires can result in tree death. The impact of spongy moths is felt by timber growers, wildfire managers and homeowners…
EAB – Destructive Tree Pest Detected in Georgia (2013)
An invasive insect responsible for the death or decline of tens of millions of ash trees in 20 states has been detected in Georgia for the first time.
EAB Homeowner Decision Guide
Guidelines for homeowners dealing with infestation from emerald ash borer (EAB) pests.
Urban Forest Strike Team
This video outlines the work of GFC’s Urban Forest Strike Team, which helps communities deal with the aftermath of severe storms.
