THE GFC SEEDLING STORE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

…in volume, disease resistance, and other gains in physical properties such as straightness. Also notable are our Controlled Mass Pollinated seedlings in a limited number, which utilize superior parent pollen,

Leaf Watch Report for October 30th, 2024

…Park are good to take after leaving the Richard B. Russell Parkway. The towns of Helen and/or Clayton are good places to stretch your legs and visit the local businesses….

Taxes & Estate Planning

…and measured also qualifies for capital gains treatment under the provisions of Section 631 of the Internal Revenue Code and are commonly referred to as pay-as-you-cut or unit price sales….

Sirex Woodwasp in Georgia

…of pines could be impacted including several of tremendous commercial importance: Loblolly (Pinus taeda), Shortleaf (Pinus echinata), and Slash (Pinus elliottii). Sirex noctilio has the potential to use Georgia’s southern…

Prescribed Fire Advisories

…Gordon, Murray, Walker and Whitfield Jeff Schardt 706-695-6736 March 13, 2024 Habersham, Stephens Bill David 458-215-5405 February 24, 2024 Brantley, Camden, Charlton, and Glynn Frank Allen (912) 576-5387 February 15,…

Caring for your Trees: Proper Watering

…trees require between 5 and 7.5 gallons of water per caliper inch (measure diameter on the trunk six inches above the soil line) each week throughout the entire length of…

GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020

…is there is still plenty of foliage in transition and still plenty green so we should still see more color development in the coming days to the next 2-3 weeks….

GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)

…leaves with vivid colors. Currently, overlooks and ridges are predominately composed of dull greens, maroons, and browns with very little yellow or red. Many of the trees are leafless, while…

Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP)

…areas treated according to program specifications. There is a maximum of $10,000 per landowner. Payments will not exceed 40% of the documented landowner cost. Contract Length Practices must be completed…

Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)

…will have a minimum annual payment of $1,500. Contract Length 5 years Application Process The USDA Natural Conservation Resource Service (NRCS) makes CSP available on a nationwide basis through continuous…