Georgia FORESTRY Sept. 1970 No.3 Vol. 23 Published Quarterly by the GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION Box 819 Macon, Georgia 31202 Georgia Forestry Mailing Address Route 1, Box 85 Dry Branch, Georgia 31020 CONTENTS Trees From Certified Seed Available...........................................................................3 The Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority....................................................A-5 House Stamps Approval On Fire Lab Expansion .........................................................6 Need For Land Planning Explored ..............................................................................6 Promotions.................................................................................................................7 Future Needs Cited... Rural-Urban Programs Outlined ... Perils Noted.......................B-9 Forestry Faces And Places........................................................................................10 SCL Holds Forestry Field Day..................................................................................11 Ranger Of The Ouarter.............................................................................................11 Forest Survey Underway......................................................................................12-13 Memoriams ............................................................................................................... 14 Logging The Foresters...............................................................................................15 OFFICIALS A. Ray Shirley Director Julian D. Reeves Deputy Director BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Cruising The News Hugh M. Dixon chairman W. George Beasley M. E. Garrison L. H. Morgan Alexander Sessoms Vidalia Lavonia Homer Eastman Cogdell STAFF Frank E. Craven- Editor Thomas R. Fontaine, Jr.-Assoc. Ed. Thomas B. Hall- Artist DISTRICT OFFICES GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION DISTRICT I - Route 2 Statesboro, 30458 DISTRICT II - P. 0. Box 429 Camilla, 31730 DISTRICT Ill - P. 0. Box 169 Americus, 31709 DISTRICT IV - P. 0. Box 333 Newnan, 30263 DISTRICT V - P. 0. Box 96 McRae, 31055 DISTRICT VI - P. 0. Box 881 Milledgeville, 31061 DISTRICT VII P. 0. Box 2136 Rome, 30161 DISTRICT VIII P. 0. Box 1160 Waycross, 31501 DISTRICT IX P. 0. Box 416 Gainesville, 30501 DISTRICT X - Route 2 Washington, 30673 Second class postage paid at Dry Branch, Georgia Surveying The Forests Seventy percent of Georgia's land is in forests. Our state is the leading forestry state of the South and is among the top two or three in the nation. Therefore, forestry products are a vital part of Georgia's economy and the way of life for many of her citizens. It is necessary that up-to-date information be obtained on our woodlands. Such a project is underway at nearby Moultrie. The U. S. Forest Service is beginning a threeyear survey to determine the amount of wood growth, removal of forest lands and lost growth potential through tree mortality. When the survey is completed the entire state's forest lands will be sampled. The information will be used to aid the state in realizing its full economic potential from its forest resources. It will be used to attract efficient, modern forest based industries to the state. It will be most meaningful to this South Georgia area because so much of our livelihood depends on what grows in our woods and how well we grow it. (From the Valdosta Daily Times) Forest Festival Success The 13th Ware Forest Festival turned out to be one of the most successful ever held and we commend all those who were responsible. Just as Thomasville is the city of roses, Waycross is the capitol of the pine tree area. We are pleased to note that I. L. Booth received the Master Tree Farmer Award of the Commercial Bank. He saw the wisdom of scientific practices when he began tree farming in the 1920s and throughout the years he has followed recommended management procedures and it has paid off for him. His tree farms, located north of Manor and in the Pine Valley community are regarded as splendid examples of careful planning and good management. It is also a pleasure to join in saluting two Ware County youths who have been outstanding in forestry related activities. Miss Jan Lee received the George M. Bazemore Memorial Forestry Award to Youth presented by the First National Bank and Ricky Pitts received the Youth Award for his work in the Future Farmers of America. And last, but far from least, we tip our hats to the new Ware Pine Queen, Miss Susan Everett. This lovely Ware County High senior will be an excellent representative of the forestry industry of our area. We look forward to the 1971 Ware Forest Festival. The event gets bigger and better each year. (From the Waycross Journal-Herald) TREES FROM CERTIFIED SEED AVAILABLE Improved, "Super", tree seedlings grown from certified seed, are being made available to Georgia landowners for the first time this year, according to Ray Shirley, director, Georgia Forestry Commission. The certified seed stock will account for 23 percent of the total tree seedling crop of 59,958,309, Shirley said. All improved tree seedlings will represent more than 46 percent of the crop. The improved seedlings consist of loblolly and slash pine trees. Approximately 50,237,909 tree seedlings are available for order by Georgia landowners. An additional 9,720,400 seedlings are being grown under contract for industries. The seed, furnished by industry, came from their seed producing orchards. In announcing the availability of seed lings, Shirley reported that the price on all regular species of pine has been increased to $5 per thousand, an increase of 50 cents. The species include longleaf, shortleaf, slash and Virginia pines. The improved stock remains the same at $6 per thousand, he added. Shirley cited increased cost of production for the price increase. James C. Wynens, chief, Reforestation Division, said that the early submission of orders is encouraged as all orders received prior to the first of November will be filled depending on supply. If orders exceed supply, the trees wi II be prorated between orders. Orders received after the first of November, Wynens added, will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. He pointed out that seedling application forms can be obtained from the Forestry Commission County Rangers, County Agents, Soil Conservation Service Technicians and Agricultural Conser vation Program Officers. All orders must be submitted on a Forestry Commission application form. Wynens emphasized that payment must accompany all orders before shipment can be made. No refunds will be made on APPLICATION FOR NURSERY STOCK OROER NO - - - - GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION MACON, GEORGIA 31202 P.O. BOX 819 orders cancelled after February 1, 1971. Mail the completed applications to the Georgia Forestry Commission, P. 0. Box 819, Macon, Ga. 31202. For assistance in determining your reforestation needs, contact your local county forest ranger. Ordering Instructions The following tree seedlings are being grown for sale by the Georgia Forestry Commission during the 1970-71 planting season. SPECIES Pines: Per 1000 Eastern White Improved Loblolly Improved Slash Longleaf Shortleaf Slash Virginia $ 9.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 500 $4.50 3.00 3.00 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 50 $2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 NAME OF APPLICANT ADD~ESS: - - - - - - - - - - PHONE NO - - - - - - - - - _ C I T Y - - - - - - - - - ZIP CODE _ __ OTHER: IF SEEDLINGS ARE TO BE DELIVERED TO SOMEONE OTHER THAN APPLICANT, COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING AvCNT'S NAME ADDRI:SS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ PHONE N O . - - - - - - - CITY_ ZIP CODE DELIVERY DESIRED AS SHOWN BELOW DATE SPECIES NUMBER OF SEEDLINGS COUNTY OF PLANTING FOREST DISTRICT ..\REA r------+---------------------4-------------4-----------------+-----~---- TYPE OF OWNERSHIP, Check one- 0 1. D, >