How to Water Your Trees
Summer heat often prompts us to wonder how our trees can survive when too little rain falls to keep the grass alive. There are important tips to follow for proper watering and maintenance.
Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators
…wildfire response, customer services and safety. Awards were given for North and South Zones and Area of the Year. Chattahoochee/Marion was named the North Zone County Unit of the Year….
Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia
…In summer, a moth lays up to 1000 eggs in masses between the size of a dime and a quarter. The eggs are covered in the buff-colored hairs the female…
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia
…hemlock’s role in the forest. Identification/biology HWA is an aphid-like insect that uses its sucking mouthparts to feed on fluids from hemlock trees. From fall through early summer, they are…
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…to have infected plants in the summer and fall of 2004. A total of 59,000 potentially infected plants were shipped to Georgia. While 10,000 plants were intercepted by the Department…
Georgia’s Forest Action Plan
…Dick Rightmyer, Buford Sanders and Risher Willard. Liz Kramer, University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences contractor, conducted the GIS analyses. Final document design and production was accomplished…
Caring for your Trees: Proper Watering
…week than to water a little bit each day. In summer during periods of drought and high temperatures, the tree may require watering the specified amount twice a week. When…
GFC and COVID-19 – 5/27/20 Update
…Again, we appreciate your patience. As spring gives way to summer, we look forward to working with you to keep our forests – and our families – healthy and safe….
Ransomware Attack Impacting GFC Online Services
…prompt attention. Georgia’s state cybersecurity team is investigating an online security breach at our agency. No customer information has been compromised at this time, and the team is working diligently…
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…
