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If your timber was damaged due to Hurricane Helene and the property is located in the designated disaster area (Figure 1), you may qualify for a Georgia income tax credit. Don’t wait! Preapproval applications must be submitted by December 31st, 2025.

By 9 a.m., more than 40 vehicles had already crunched into the lot at Flinchum’s Phoenix in Warnell’s Whitehall Forest. Inside, coffee steamed, extra chairs were shuffled in, and one facilitator mouthed to another, “Whoa—there’s a lot of people here.” If the morning had ended after the… Read Article

Fall brings cooler temperatures and changing leaves, but it doesn’t always put an end to tree insect activity. Some pests remain active well into the season and can leave visible damage in branches and crowns, especially as foliage begins to thin. Two late-season… Read Article

Trees provide shade, aesthetics, and environmental benefits, but they can also pose risks to homes when poorly maintained, structurally unsound, or in hazardous locations. Insurers must evaluate these risks consistently to determine potential liability and preventive measures.

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Mike Chamberlain, Ph.D., has spent more than three decades studying the iconic game bird, balancing his role as a leading academic with his passion as a hunter. Last year, he was named the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Distinguished Professor at the University of Georgia—the nation’s… Read Article

The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources is proud to recognize three graduates whose achievements, leadership, and service reflect the very best of the Warnell community. Since 1993, the Distinguished Alumnus Award has honored graduates for their exceptional commitment to the school… Read Article

Warnell dedicates Building 3 to Charles H. Wheatley

The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources formally dedicated Building 3 as the Charles H. Wheatley Building on Sept. 17, honoring a transformative gift that has strengthened the school for more than… Read Article

This is a recording of the seminar Ancient Fish, Modern Challenges: Gulf Sturgeon in the Apalachicola River by Dr. Adam Fox, Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia's Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. The seminar was hosted on Sept. 11, 2025, as part of the Warnell… Read Article

This is a recording of the "Linking conservation and military missions" seminar by Brent Widener, Environmental Division Chief at Fort Benning, Georgia. The seminar was hosted on Sept. 4, 2025, as part of the Warnell Seminar Series.

Sanford Stadium’s usual game plan features football and fans—but this spring, the field played host to a different kind of ‘down and dirty’ competition: soil science.

Instead of a traditional final exam, Rebecca Abney’s students collected soil samples from Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium… Read Article