Forest Biology News

Fall and winter insect square

Fall and winter tree insect pests

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 insects to watch for are twig…
Holly Campbell shows students how to ID leaves

From Curiosity to Conservation: Young Minds Explore the Wonders of Warnell

While many students spent part of their summer soaking up the sun poolside or lounging at home, 10 adventurous young minds from across Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia chose a different route: wading into streams, handling reptiles and sizing up tree trunks. What they found was more than just mud…
Common summer tree insects

Summer tree insects to keep an eye on

Summer may bring sunshine and green canopies, but it also welcomes a host of unwelcome visitors—tree-damaging insects. As temperatures rise, these pests become more active and can wreak havoc on trees already stressed from spring growth or lingering winter effects. Knowing what to watch for can…
Merkle Seminar Series Flyer

Seminar: From Alice in Wonderland to Mel Tormé: Using Forest Biotechnology to Clean Up Heavy Metal Contamination and Restore Threatened Trees

This is a recording of the "From Alice in Wonderland to Mel Tormé: Using Forest Biotechnology to Clean Up Heavy Metal Contamination and Restore Threatened Trees" seminar by Dr. Scott Merkle, Professor of Forest Biology at UGA's Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. The seminar was…
2025 UGA Research Award Recipients

Warnell Researchers Earn Top Honors at UGA Research Awards

Honorees recognized during 2025 UGA Research Awards Banquet as part of Honors Week Three researchers from the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources have received top honors, earning UGA Research Awards for their exceptional contributions to research, creativity…

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