Storm Damage and Forest Health Issues in Streamside Management Zones
Forestry BMP Requirements for Streamside Management Zones can be temporarily suspended for certain
catastrophic situations that have already or will threaten the forest canopy within an SMZ.
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…in 2005 to inform the public and green industry about getting plants checked (if they meet certain criteria), and the procedures that will be followed if infected plants are detected….
Hurricane Cleanup Deadlines at Hand
…giving participants until July 31 to submit the required paperwork.” Williams said that to date, just over half the approved FDMP contracts have been completed, field check-certified and approved for…
Caring for Trees in Summer
…also a wise practice. Look for signs of tree trouble in the form of cracks, splits, failing branches, and disease. Contact an independent certified arborist https://www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist or a GFC forester…
Virtual Meeting Brings Together Prescribed Fire Proponents
…that’s generating a lot of excitement and shouldn’t be missed,” said Wildlife Resources Division Fire Safety Officer and long-time council steering committee member Shan Cammack. “We’re all in this extraordinary…
GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Director – Georgia Forestry Commission State Forester Individual Responsibilities GFC Board Liaison Serve as the executive secretary and administrative officer to…
Ask The Arborist Series: Risk Assessment for your Trees
How to assess various types of trees and explains certain risk factors.
Georgia Forestry Commission Director Named by Governor Kemp
Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Georgia forestry veteran Timothy M. Lowrimore to serve as state forester and director of the Georgia Forestry Commission. Following a swearing-in ceremony on December 21…
Spring Tree Care
…your trees. If something doesn’t look right, GFC’s “Ask the Arborist” may be able to help. Find out why it’s important to hire a commercial International Society of Arboriculture Certified…
