Some Georgia residents may believe wildfires are only problematic in Western U.S. states, but every year thousands of wildfires occur across the state with some years bringing more risk than others. You can reduce the risk of wildfire!
In the absence of disturbance, oak forest types eventually transition into less valuable (for wildlife and timber) shade tolerant species. Disturbance (fire, timber harvest, wind events, etc.) is vital to ensure that young oaks take the place of aging oaks in the overstory of oak dominated forest types.
Thinned loblolly, longleaf and slash pine stands often respond to a woody competition control treatment and/or a fertilizer treatment. Deciding which treatment may be the best choice depends on several factors.
Summer and early fall means that site preparation season is here for landowners interested in establishing new pine plantations during the fall and winter months.
The recent dry spell was an uncomfortable reminder of the 2016 droughts, which led to severe wildfires across much of the Appalachian region, including Georgia.
Some Georgia residents may believe wildfires are only problematic in Western U.S. states, but every year thousands of wildfires occur across the state with some years bringing more risk than others. You can reduce the risk of wildfire!
In the absence of disturbance, oak forest types eventually transition into less valuable (for wildlife and timber) shade tolerant species. Disturbance (fire, timber harvest, wind events, etc.) is vital to ensure that young oaks take the place of aging oaks in the overstory of oak dominated forest types.
Thinned loblolly, longleaf and slash pine stands often respond to a woody competition control treatment and/or a fertilizer treatment. Deciding which treatment may be the best choice depends on several factors.
Summer and early fall means that site preparation season is here for landowners interested in establishing new pine plantations during the fall and winter months.
The recent dry spell was an uncomfortable reminder of the 2016 droughts, which led to severe wildfires across much of the Appalachian region, including Georgia.