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Bobcat photo taken at night.
Wildlife

The Return of the New World Screwworm

Following an outbreak that moved northward through Central America and Mexico, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed the return of the New World screwworm into the U.S. in June 2026.

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longleaf pine stand
Forest Economics

Selling Farm or Forest Land? A New Tax Deferral Option

For tax years beginning after July 4, 2025, sellers may elect to pay the net income tax attributable to gain from the sale or exchange of qualified farmland property to a qualified farmer in four equal annual installments instead of paying the full amount in the year of sale.

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Tri-part image comparing ponds.
Aquatic

What’s On My Pond? Common Springtime Lookalikes

Springtime in Georgia may be delightful, but for pond owners, it often brings about confusion and frustration as their ponds undergo seasonal changes. One such change is the appearance of plants and other organic materials on the surface of the pond.

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Researcher with coyote
Wildlife

Using Camera Collars to look at Urban Coyote Behavior in Atlanta 

As human populations grow and encroach upon wildlife habitats, the potential for human-wildlife interactions increases. Atlanta is home to over 6 million people and ranked as the 4th fastest-growing city in the United States. Atlanta’s extensive green spaces and dense canopy cover allow for wildlife to thrive, including the coyote (Canis latrans).

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Bobcat photo taken at night.
Wildlife

The Return of the New World Screwworm

Following an outbreak that moved northward through Central America and Mexico, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed the return of the New World screwworm into the U.S. in June 2026.

Read More »
longleaf pine stand
Forest Economics

Selling Farm or Forest Land? A New Tax Deferral Option

For tax years beginning after July 4, 2025, sellers may elect to pay the net income tax attributable to gain from the sale or exchange of qualified farmland property to a qualified farmer in four equal annual installments instead of paying the full amount in the year of sale.

Read More »
Tri-part image comparing ponds.
Aquatic

What’s On My Pond? Common Springtime Lookalikes

Springtime in Georgia may be delightful, but for pond owners, it often brings about confusion and frustration as their ponds undergo seasonal changes. One such change is the appearance of plants and other organic materials on the surface of the pond.

Read More »
Researcher with coyote
Wildlife

Using Camera Collars to look at Urban Coyote Behavior in Atlanta 

As human populations grow and encroach upon wildlife habitats, the potential for human-wildlife interactions increases. Atlanta is home to over 6 million people and ranked as the 4th fastest-growing city in the United States. Atlanta’s extensive green spaces and dense canopy cover allow for wildlife to thrive, including the coyote (Canis latrans).

Read More »