GFC Combatting Pine Beetle Outbreaks
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The Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Health team is working with landowners in numerous counties to combat southern beetle (SPB) activity. Aerial surveys are showing increased beetle outbreaks, mainly in Georgia’s Piedmont region. Once SPB is noted from above, GFC foresters on the ground notify landowners and work to mitigate the outbreak. Infestation signs include green needle droppings, fading crowns, and boring dust. Counties with high activity are: Cherokee, Paulding, Douglas, Bartow, Haralson, Carroll, Heard, Coweta, Troup, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, Butts, Monroe, Hancock, Green, and Putnam. Contact your local GFC office for assistance.
The GFC Seedling Store is open for the upcoming planting Season. A wide variety of pines and hardwoods are offered at competitive prices for small or large orders. Ordering GFC seedlings keeps our state green and bolsters our ability to continue performing industry leading tree improvement work for the forestry sector. Visit GaSeedings.org.
