Cogongrass in Georgia
…through or near a known or suspected cogongrass spot since this could move seed or root fragments to other areas. Resources 2024 Cogongrass Spring Update 2024 Cogongrass Winter Update 2024…
Carefully Planned “Good Fires” Prevent Bad Ones
…forest resources. Prescribed fire is key to achieving healthy conditions described in the Georgia Forest Action Plan. Fire is as natural as sunshine, rain, and wind in many plant communities…
Forestry Education Tools at Hand Through New Websites
…an award-winning environmental education program designed for teachers and other educators, parents, and community leaders working with youth from preschool through grade 12. Detailed lesson plans and activities for all…
Hurricane Cleanup Time Extended; State Timber Tax Credit Deadline Nears
…Commission Director Chuck Williams. “Because of the magnitude of the damage, last winter’s wet weather, and a finite number of contractors, more time was needed to complete the remaining open…
Arbor Day Celebrated Across Georgia in February
…earlier in Georgia during the ideal winter planting season. “Whether we live in an urban, suburban or rural area, our lives are made better by trees,” said Georgia Forestry Commission…
Falling Trees and the Integrity of Tree Root Systems
Generally, trees with structurally sound root systems do not fall, except during very high wind events. When trying to determine which trees have root systems that are prone to failure, answers hinge upon a number of factors.
Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators
…Georgia. The winner is determined annually by the impact it has on the state, and even the nation, by considering all factors foresters participate in year around to assist landowners….
Hurricane Matthew Timber Impact Assessment Georgia (2016)
Hurricane Matthew impacted multiple southern states, and all coastal counties of Georgia experienced extreme winds and heavy rain on October 7th and 8th, 2016.
Timber Sales
Large tracts of land are maintained and preserved by the State. GFC manages several land properties owned by the State of Georgia. All of them operate under a multiple-use Forest…
Pine Bark Beetles in Georgia
…to the odor produced by wind-thrown trees and trees damaged or killed by nature or man. Living pine trees are infested when stressed by: drought, age, tree competition in overcrowded…
