Laurel Wilt Disease Associated with Redbay Ambrosia Beetle
…Texas 2015, Kentucky and Tennessee in 2019). Other native forest species susceptible to the disease include redbay (Persea borbonia), swampbay (Persea palustris – often considered synonymous with redbay), sassafras (Sassafras…
Georgia’s Forest Action Plan
…develop Georgia’s Forest Assessment & Strategy. These include: Forest Health University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Department…
Howard E. Bennett Museum
…museum houses several unique dioramas built by Georgia Forestry Commission Forester Louie Deaton. Each diorama is intricately constructed and the details are impressive. Dioramas include a logging town, nursery operations,…
Get Ready for Summer with Post-Storm Tree Assessments
…and partially attached. Other storm damage signs that can be noticed during a basic visual assessment include cracks along branches or stems, excessive loss of leaves and canopy tissue, or…
Virtual Meeting Brings Together Prescribed Fire Proponents
…members of the planning team include the Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, The Georgia Wildlife Federation, and the Jones Center at Ichauway. “The Council is excited to…
Fall Leaf Watch Kickoff
…of gratitude, with an enhanced appreciation for Mother Nature and human connection – and who’s not feeling those emotions right now? The fall foliage season is upon us and the…
Fire Prevention Week 2020
…chance of fire. These include warm temperatures, wind, low humidity and atmospheric instability. Fighting and Preventing Forest Fires Early detection is key to effective fire suppression. When a fire emergency…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020
…is to pick routes that provide change in elevation. Be aware of possible flooded crossings or high water fords. Drives that go over mountains or through the major gaps include:…
Local Forester Named GFC 2020 Forester of the Year
…Management Programs, which brought badly needed relief to area landowners. His positive attitude and his desire to help landowners, loggers and other foresters were key reasons for being selected this…
Georgia Forestry Commission Says Now is the Time to Order and Plant Trees
…a member of two tree improvement cooperatives, which insures the best genetic material for slash and loblolly is available to landowners. These seedling qualities include straightness, fast growth rate and…
