Appreciating “Good Fire” in the Forest

…provide rich homes to wildlife and beautiful places for all of us to enjoy. Prescribed fire contributes to the sustainability of this amazing natural resource.” To learn more about prescribed…

Pine Straw Producers Directory

…Frith Donalsonville, GA39837 Phone 229-254-5788 Fax: Cook’s Pine Straw James Cook Forest Park, GA30297 Phone (404) 363-6350 Fax: CRT Forest Resources Stan Upton Wadley, GA30477 Phone 478-494-5638 Fax: Cruz M…

Georgia Wood-Using Industries Directory

…mixed hardwoods Products:mulch-cypress, mulch-colored By-Products:none Phone: 912-487-2000 Email:bholmes@ohiomulch.com Website: www.ohiomulch.com c782af2adc204724865be9b343d37c54 Oldcastle, Inc. Physical Address: 24814 Hwy 83 North Shady Dale, GA 31085 County: Jasper Mill Size: D Mailing Address:…

Heterobasidion Root Disease (Annosum Root Rot) Guide

Annosus root rot can be a serious problem of pines in plantations that have been thinned one or more times. Loblolly, slash and white pines are affected most but shortleaf and longleaf are sometimes infected.

Report Card for Georgia’s Forestland Released

…forest inventory volumes are at an all-time high. Forest growth exceeds removals by 41 percent annually and is available to supply global and local markets. Ecological services that help supply…

Forest Industry Continues to Boost Georgia’s Economy

…products such as poles and posts, wood pulp and energy products such as wood pellets. Approximately 1,100 secondary manufacturers convert wood products into furniture, manufacture homes and buildings, paper products…

Arbor Day Celebrated Across Georgia in February

…Director Chuck Williams. “Not only do they look beautiful and provide homes for wildlife and places for recreation and respite, they clean our air and water, provide essential products, and…

Ambrosia Beetles in Urban Trees

Ambrosia beetles are non-native (in Georgia) major wood-boring pests that usually attack hardwoods and ornamental trees during times of drought, storm damage and construction damage.

Tree Roots – Driveways and Sidewalks

When planting trees near our homes, we have to be aware of the serious and expensive consequences of tree roots growing under driveways and sidewalks.