Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…Sudden Oak Death Summary in Georgia Source: James Johnson and Mark Raines, Georgia Forestry Commission Background Information The Sudden Oak Death monitoring program continues. One nursery in Georgia was confirmed…
GFC and COVID-19: 5/21/20 Update
…by employees who are teleworking. Offices have been continually staffed by one person who is providing assistance and logging service requests. County-specific questions – may be directed here: https://gatrees.org/about/county-contacts/. County…
GFC Seedling Sales Open!
The calendar may say summer, but we’re already thinking about the cool winter planting season ahead! Georgia Forestry Commission seedling sales begin today, July 1, so it’s time to peruse…
Connecting with the next Generation of Passionate Professionals
…ash borer and cogongrass. Brady had the opportunity to work with GFC Forester Tony Page on the Dawson & Paulding Forest Project. Earlier this summer he marked stands at Dawson…
Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021
…will likely shorten the season, but increase the intensity of coloration. Below freezing temperatures later in the week in higher elevations will bring the growing season to a close. Due…
Why Choose a Live Christmas Tree?
…throughout the holiday season. Nothing smells better than a live Christmas tree! Once the season is over, live trees can be recycled for mulch or disposed of in the landfills,…
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…to receive pollen. Male pollen from a superior parent will be injected into the bag to pollinate flowers when they are at maximum receptivity. Tree pollen season starts in January…
GFC Tracking Palmetto Berry Thieves
…The Georgia Forestry Commission is working with local authorities to track illegal harvesters who are canvassing forestland in search of the in-season berries. Arrests have been made by both Georgia…
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…that is superior for growth and stem form in our seedlings. Tree pollen season starts in January in South Georgia with slash pine. Loblolly pine pollen has been flying in…
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