Georgia forestry, Vol. 46, no. 2 (Summer 1993)

Georgia
FORESTRY
USPS No. 21 71 20
Summer, 1993 No.2 Vol. 46
STAFF
Howard E. Bennett, Editor William S. Edwards, Assoc. Editor jackie N. Cundiff, Graphic Artist
Bob Lazenby, Technical Advisor
Zell Miller, Governor john W. Mixon, Director
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS jim L. Gillis, Jr., Chairman , Soperton
Felton Denney, Carrollton j am es Fendi g, Savannah Dr. Gloria Shatto, Rome Robert Simpson, Ill, Lakeland
DISTRI CT OFFICES
Distri ct One 3086 M artha Berry Hwy., NE/Rome, GA 30165
Distri ct Two 3005 Atlanta Hwy./Gainesville, GA 30507
District Three 1055 E. Whitehall Rd./Athens, GA 30605
District Four 187 Corinth Rd./Newnan , GA 30263
Distri ct Five 119 Hwy. 49/Milledgeville, GA 31061
Distict Six 1465 Ti gnall Rd./Washington , GA 30673
District Seven 243 U. S. Hwy. 19 N/Americus , GA 31709
District Ei ght Route 3, Box 17/Tifton, GA 31794
District Nine P. 0 . Box 345/Cam illa, GA 31730
Distri ct Ten Route 2, Box 28/States boro, GA 30458
District Eleven Route 1, Box 67/Helena, GA 31037
District Twelve 5003 jacksonville Hwy./Waycross, GA 31503
Urban Project 6835 M emorial Drive Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Georgia Forestry is published quarterly by the Georgia Forestry Commission, Route 1, Box 181 , Dry Branch, GA 31020. Second class postage paid at Macon, GA POSTMASTER; Send address changes to Georgia Forestry Commission, Route 1, Box 181, Dry Branch, GA 31020.
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Employees ofGoodrich Sash, Doorand Blind Manufacturing leave from work. This Augusta wood products plant in the late 1800s was typical of numerous other similar businesses across the state that emereed as the foundation for Georgia's current $12.8 billion forest industry.
,THE WHITE HOUSE
WASH JNGTO:-.:'
May 26, 1993
Temple Green 4680 South Main Street Acworth, Georgia 30101 Dear Temple: Thank you for sending the brochure on Acworth. I am pleased that my tree was the first to b e planted in the "Presidential Tree Grove." I very much appreciate your city's kind gesture. Sincerely,
Mrs. Temple Green, a member of the Georgia Urban Forest Council and active in the beautification of her hometown, is proud of this letter she recently re ceived from the White House.
ON THE COVER- Picture yourself relaxing in this peaceful spot beneath the graceful trees of jekyll Island. jekyll and the other Golden Isles along Georgia's coast are known for their many beautiful trees, shrubs and flowers.

Lynda and Kirby Beam proudly display two signs near the entrance to their farm that clearly indicate how well they manage their forest.

COUPLE NAMED GEORGIA'S TREE FARMERS OF THE YEAR

[ ! ] he long, winding trail skirts cl usters of wildflowers, passes through young stands of longleaf pine reaching for the sun, dips below a ridge and under a vast canopy of hardwood foilage, runs alongside wetlands dominated by tall cypress an d finally ends at the bank of the Ogeechee River.
Where are you? You're on Toohollie Farm, a thousand acres of Screvens County land so well managed that it has earned owners Lynda and Kirby Beam Georgia's Tree Farmers of the Year award. The farm, about a mile from the little town of Oliver, also had t~e di stinction of becoming the state's f1rst Stewardship Forest when that program was inaugurated two years ago.
WILDLIFE ENCOURAGED
Much of the pine species on the place are young stands and with harvest many years away, the couple presently concentrates on the many other benefits the forests offer. Some 20 acres of food plots planted on the borders of fie lds, in strips along lanes and

in several forest openit:~gs, have encouraged a large wildlife population.
"You can 't just sit back during a long rotation period and merely watch trees grow," reasoned Beam, "and that's why it is important to realize that a forest has a lot more than tree growth going for it." He told of traveling a crooked trail through the woods and suddenly coming upon wildlife or unexpected beauty brought out by the changing season.
The owners, striving to retain the natural beauty of their property and hold fast to their Stewardship Pledge, have observed and protected 99 tree species on the farm and are anxiously searching for two or three others that have been know to exist in the area. The tracts of longleaf on the farm provided the perfect setting for a recent conference on that species, and those attended also had a chance to marvel at the towering hardwoods along the river.
Although it is obvious they thoroughly enjoy their farm - the nature study, observance of 57 bird species,

horseback riding along wooded trailsBeam said "the real reason for all we do on this land is to get it in good condition for our children, grandchildren and other generations to come." He and his wife said they are appreciative of the assistance they receive from the Forestry Commission (especially the service of Forester Gene Rogers, who recently retired) in the development of their multiple-use forest concept.
TRUE INSPIRATION
"Lynda is the true inspiration for all of this," said her husband in reference to the Tree Farmers of The Year honor and Stewardship Forest distinction. "Her enthusiasm and dedication makes things happen." Forester Sharon Dolliver, who heads the Commission's Urban Forest Program, agrees. She said "Lynda has a genuine love for the land, for trees" and works hard in her role as a mernber of the Publicity Committee of the Georgia Urban Forest Council.
Beam, a native of North Carolina, where they own a smaller tree farm, has a lumber and building supply company in Savannah. They maintain their home in Savannah - her hometown and drive out to the big, two-story house on the farm to spend many weekends and holidays.
Beam grew up on a farm and said he learned to appreciate the forest at an early age, while his wife has always been fascinated with the flowers, shrubs and ancient trees of her native city.
HOST TO YOUTH GROUPS
Toohollie Farm is often host to Boy Scouts, school students and other youths for camping and nature study; more than 100 children visited the farm this spring.
Christmas trees are grown and other holiday greenery is available for family members and the hardwoods provide wood for the eight fireplaces in the farm house and the city residence. Game hunting and horseback riding are enjoyed by the landowners and their guests.
The farm is co-owned by Lynda Beam's brother and sister-in-law, Herb and Janet Guerry.
Guests are often treated to an interesting tour of the farm over miles and miles of trails in an open Jeep-like vehicle. That'sthe best way to see and appreciate the well-tended woodlands and scurrying wildlife along the way and to know that you're on one of Georgia's finest tree farms.
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Four words! Enthusiastic forestry interests across the state are cooperating with the Georgia Forestry Association in a recently laun ched public relations and education campaign to "sell" forestry with the fourletter slogan: GEORGIA WE GROW TREES. Two prestigious forest landowners, United States Senator Sam Nunn and internationally known recording artist Chuck Leavell, added their weight to the ambitious campaign as they addressed some of Georgia's leading legislators, industrialists, businessmen and women and others at a press conference and kick-off rally in Atlanta. The slogan, depicted in a colorful logo in blue, white, green and yellow, is beginning to blossom on billboards, bumper stickers, tee shirts and caps; newspaper feature stories and magazine articles are aiding the drive with reminders that quality forest trees, instead of fruit trees, dominate the landscape throughout the "Peach State."
TWO GOALS SET
The strategy of the campaign, carefully worked out during months of research to assure the support of association members, the forestry community at large, environmental groups and others,
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includes a twofold goal: To achieve voluntary comp lian ce with Best Management Practices (BMPs) on 100 percent of Georgia's commercially forested sites by the year 2000; to promote awareness of the state's leadership in forestry and foster a public pride in that accomplishment.
BMPs are guidelines developed by foresters and other environ-
FOREST AWARENESS CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED

mentalists. They outline specifi c site preparation procedures an d other steps that ensure soil an d water quality is not altered as a result of forestry operations.
THINK LONGTERM
In commenting on the cam paign at the recent news conference , Senator Nunn declared that "one of America's greatest challenges beyond forestry, but including forestry, is to begin to think long-term. To begin to be able to think in economic term s beyond the next quarterly report.
"Who better than the fore st industry to lead the way? "Nu nn asked." It takes a long time to grow a tree (but) it takes a lot shorter time here in Georgia than it does in many parts of the worl d, and that's why we have such an advantage!
Leavell, who plays with such well known bands as Rollin g Stones and Eric Clapton, unveil ed the campaign logo at the conference. The musician and hi s wife own a 1,200-acre tree farm in Twiggs County and he said he is "very proud to be a part of Georgia's great forestry com-

munity." He pointed ~ut that Georgia is "the leader m forestry and 1w ant to sing the praises of our leadership throughout the tate, the nation and the entire worl d."
Leave ll said he was dismayed, however, that "Many Georgians are unaware of our leadership in forestry. This concerns me, and it con ce rns all forest farmers because it implies that we, as a tate, may be taking our forest re ources for granted."
Better understanding of the precious nature of these res ources, showing greater appreciation for our forested acres than we would for a shopping mall, for example, helps us to con serve these valuable res ources.
Chuck Leavell

Bob lzlar, executive director of the Georgia Forestry Association, said "even though forestry contributes nearly $13 billion annually to the state's economy, we have found that most Georgians are unaware that their state leads the nation in forestry ... we feel that by making people more aware of Georgia's leadership and forestry's importance, the general public will become more conscious of the need to conserve this resource for future generations."
BMPs ENDORSED
In reference to the other campaign goal, lzlar said the association has always endorsed BMPs and when the Georgia Forestry Commission conducted a recent site survey to determine how well they were being complied with, it was found that the overall compliance was 86 percent.
" Eighty six percent is terrific," the director said, " but considering the importance of forestry to this state, our national leadership and our desire to lead by example, we know we can do even better."
lzlar said one step taken to pro-

mote BMP comp liance concerns license renewal for professional foresters. "Our board unanimously recommended to the Georgia State Board of Registration for Foresters that the ethics course required for license renewal include a component of Best Management Practices," he said, "and I am pleased that the board has adopted the recommendation and is developing an addendum to the ethics class on BMPs."
lzlar said another key part of the campaign is the formation of committees that will tour the state to help private forest landowners to
We do not just inherit our land from our parents, we borrow our land from our children.
Senator Sam Nunn
better understand the importance of BMPs.
The campaign is now in full swing and the association members and all others working in the drive intend to see that the slogan, GEORGIA WE GROW TREES, is given full exposure now and well into the new century.

Senator Nunn and Chuck Leavell unveil campaign slogan. Georgia Forestry/Summer 1993/5

TREES CONSIDERED A CROP ON MANY CENTENNIAL FARMS

Thirty-one farms honored by the 1993 Georgia Farm Centennial Program included trees as a crop -an inclusion strongly indicating forestry mangement is not directed to exploiting the environment without consideration for the future.
The Georgia Farm Centennial Program honors farmers for contributions to the state's agricultural heritage and resources for future generations. To qualify, a working farm must have been in the same family for 100 yearsor the farm must be at least 100 years old and listed in the National Register of Histori c Places.
Considering these regulations for recognition, it is logical to assume that no such establishment is likely to do anything detrimental to its environment through negative and exploitative practices.
BALANCE NEEDED
Increasing accusations by environmentalists imply a blanket condemnation of forestry as environmentally harmful. The 31 out of 60 farms recognized by this year's Centennial Program offer a sound reminder of how distorted and inaccurate the attack on forestry has become; more than half of the farms have tree crops.
A balance of accurate information is needed for authentic representation of forestry management. So far, the forestry community has been on the defensive concerning isolated clearcut instances (another misunderstood issue) as environmental groups
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declare open season on forestry in general.
Not all forestry practices are completely beneficial or perfect - but this case could be made for virtually any

human activity. The pros and cons an d debates could fill volumes. On e basic fact, however, should be kept in mind. In many situations, the only way a healthy forest environment can be sustained is through forestry management. The world and in creasing population needs are chan gin g. Objective evaluations and adaptations have to be made.
The Georgia Centennial Farm Program, reco gnizing farmers throu gh the distinguishing award s, is one of many examples contradicting the inaccurate and negative criticism of forestry; many more such examples will be brought to public attention in the future.
The prestigious recognition th rough the centennial organization is given to farmers throu gh one of three distinguishing awards.
The Centennial Farm Heritage Award honors farms, owned by members of the same family for 100 years or more, which are listed on the National Register. The Centennial Farm Award does not require continual fami ly ownersh ip, but the farm must be listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Applications for award s must include comp leted documentation and a brief description of th e farm history.
ANNUAL AWARDS
The Georgia awards are given in conjunction with National Farm City Week. Thirty-eight years ago, the National Farm City We ek Coun cil was

formed to establish better understanding between rural and urban society segments. As new problems developed during pa~t years, the organization expanded 1ts program to assist in solving farm related prob~ems
u.s. in the and Canada. The benef1~s of
f m/forestry relationship - espeoally ar connection with the Forest StewaInrdship Program- could be a benef.1.0aI
future project.
FARMS USTED
The Georgia Farm Centennial Program , held in Maco.n, honored the following farms- that mcluded trees as crops_ identified by name and county: W. L. Crowder Place, Co.weta; Cottingham Plantation, Evans; L1berty Hill Tree, Troup; Colonsay Farm, Taliaferro; Cloverland Farm, Tro~p ; Bluepond Plantation, Brocks; M1l~s Brothers Farms, Candler; MornsGreene Farm, Clay; Edward Gnan farm , Effingham; Brinson 's Race, Emanuel; Flanders Farms, Emanuel; Montgomery Dairy Farm, Floyd ; Singletary Farm , Gr~dy; jo.nes Crossroads Farm, Harns; Grayfleld Farm, Harris; Moss-Clark Farm, Henry; Sarah & Clarence Carson Farm, jackson; Chehaw Trail Farm, jones; Weldon Lake Farm, Lamar; Mcleod Farms, Lowndes; Wilderlands, Macon; Palmer Farm, Mitchell; Watkins Farm, Monroe: Paschal Plantation, Morgan; Prior Farms, Morgan; Hemphill Farm , Murray; Treadwell/Keith/Bond Farm, Murray; Cyril Odum Farm, Tattnall and Singing Pines Plantation, Wheeler.
GEORGIA-PACIFIC AWARDED
Georgia Pacific was presented a Partners in Excellence Award at the recent annual CaPlE (Georgia Partners in Eduction) annual conference held in Atlanta.
The prestigious award recognizes Georgia-Pacific Pulp and bleached Board Division's outstanding partnership activities with the Glynn County Schools. This year's presentations included only six Excellence Awards among 35 nominated programs. Only 20 Excellence awards have been presented by CaPlE during the past five years.
The Georgia-Pacific partnership concentrated on strengthening mathematics and science curriculums in Glynn County Schools. Com~ittments of the program range from kmdergarten through the twelfth grade.

Professional foresters give advice to landowners at recent event.

[ ! ] he Georgia public is being reminded th~t any pr?fessio~al service related to forestry, with the except1on. of 1nstruct1on~l and educational activities, should be prov1ded by a registered forester.

The State Board of Registration for Foresters describes the registered
forester as a person who has qualified under standards set forth by the board to practice professional for~stry ~y providing services. such ~~ fo~est investigation, evaluation, protectiOn, S1lv1cultu~e, econom1cs, ut11izat1on
and other related activities on private and public lands. Although employees of state and federal gov~rnments are exempt ~ro~
the registration, almost 100 percent of Georg1a Fo~estry Comm1s~1on s foresters are registered and licensed by the board. As1de .fro~ meetm& all
other requirements, they must complete 12 hours of contmu1ng education
every two years as a .condition of license renewal. .

The board consists of five foresters selected and appomted by the governor and a sixth member, also appointed by the governor, who has no connection whatsoever with the practice of professional forestry. Each member of the board must be a resident of Georgia and the five foresters must each have been engaged in the practice of forestry for at least ten

years.

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To meet minimum qualif1cat1ons for reg1strat1on, the board demands

that the applicant be a graduate of a school, college or dep~rt~ent of for-

estry approved by the board, pass a board-approved exammat1<:>n follow-

ing graduation, and provide a specific record of at leasttw~ years m forestry

work that would indicate his or her competency to pract1ce forestry. The

standard for accreditation in Georgia, the first state to establish a board of

registration for professional foresters, is set by the Society of American

Foresters.

All forest consultants, both self-employed and those employed by forest services companies, are required by law to be registered by the boar~. ~ost professional foresters representing ind.ustry ar~ registere?, although 1t 1s not legally required unless they al~o p.rov1de se~1ces. for pnvate landowners.
There remains some confus1on m the public mmd as to the role of pro-
fessional foresters versus others who work in the forests. Foresters - the
men and women who have had formal education in the profession - are experts in the technical aspects of growing and ~arve~ting trees, while
loggers, tree planters, trimmers and others engage m a w1de range of nontechnical tasks.

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Georgia's Forest Stewardship Program began in 1990 after the National Association of State Foresters suggested that state agencies aggressively promote multiple-use forestry in the programs of assistance to private landowners and the U.S. Forest Service was convinced of that need. It became a national program, with the involvement of several other organizations dealing with resource management and environmental protection.
The participating landowner, who must sign a Forest Steward's Creed outlining certain commitments, is asked to indicate a primary and a secondary management objective from a list includin~ timber, wildlife, soil and water conservation, recreation and aesthet1cs.

LANDOWNERS ACCEPT STEWARDSHIP CHALLENGE

By Howard Bennett

hat do you do when you 're suddenly 82, retired, and looking back over 60 years of public service, including membership on the board of directors of the Department of Transportation, a tenure in the state legislature, and administrative aide or confidant to a half dozen Georgia governors? If you're the energetic Downing Musgrove, you will accept a new job offer in the private sector and keep on going, but you will also find time to concentrate on growing the finest pine timber and developing the best wildlife habitat in Clinch County as you qualify for membership in Georgia's exclusive Forest Stewardship Program.
WOODLAND RETREAT
Musgrove and his wife Lyneath maintain a home on Jekyll Island, but weekends and holidays often find them at Magnolia Precinct Hunting Club, their retreat deep in the pine forests of his native Clinch County. When he learned of the challenges and rewards of the program from Forester Billy James of the Commission's Waycross District Office, the landowner was quick to begin to meet the requirements of the plan on property comprising the club.
The landowner's enthusiasm for the program was apparent when he chose
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to celebrate hisacceptance by inviting almost 200 friends to the hunting club one afternoon last month for outdoor dining and music. John Mixon, Commission Director, addressed the gatherin g and presented a plaque and
TIMBER
PRODUCTION
the official steward ship sign to Musgrove. Tommy Irwin, Georgia's Commissioner of Agriculture, also spoke briefly at the presentation ceremony.
Althou gh he owns other lands in the area, the property under the stewardship banner is 190 acres that had been a farm before Musgrove bought it seve ral years ago. Th e centerpiece of the well-managed forests and intermingling wildlife plots is a quaint old farmhouse painted barn red . The comfortable quarters serve as the lodge for the hunting club and the Musgroves sai d the buildin g, with it's bi g screened porch for dining and bunk beds with old fashioned quilts, can easily accomodate their three daughters and their families when they all want to get together.
Musgrove named timber production as his primary objective in the plan, but he is devoting considerable

time and resources to the improvement of wildlife habitat in an effort to attract more turkey, deer, dove an d quail. He is of the sixth generation to inhabit Clinch County and said he remembers standing on his fron t porch as a child in Hom ervi ll e to watch oxen slowly pull a high-wheeled cart loaded with one or two mammoth logs toward a nearby sawmi ll. Th e newly designated steward doesn't, of course, expect to grow trees that will in any way co mpare with the size of th e virgin timber of his youth, but he intends to follow recomm endation s of professional foresters and make his trees as productive as possible under practices that are co mpatible to th e best management of other natural resources on his property.
The timber consists of four distinct tracts; three are in planted slash pin e and one along streams and adjacent to ponds is in a variety of hardwood species, as well as some slash an d loblolly. The owner thinned one pine tract by clear cutting every fifth row and then selectively thinnin g di seased and other inferior trees remaining in the stand on recommendation of Forester James.
FOOD PLOTS PLANTE D
The tract was burned to reduce fire hazard and to improve appearance; Some of the wide fire lanes are being

Commission Director john Mixon presents Stewardship Plaque to Downing Musgrove as the landowner's wife and daughters stand with him.

planted in wildlife food plots. Other tracts are being improved
under the guidance of james. joseph Wall, the Comm ission's district stewardship forester; Greg Waters, wildlife biol ogist, Department of Natural Resources; and Ray Hart, water quality specialist, Soil Conservation Service, are also aiding the landowner in implementing the plan.
Musgrove has invited the Future Farmers of America chapter and the 4-H Club of Clinch County High School to use a section of his woodland as a forest plot for educational purposes.
Several large plots of sunflowers, corn and millet that are now maturing at the hunting club prompted one guest at the celebration to remark that "Mr. Musgrove is going to have the best fed wildlife in the state." With many frien ds and eight grandchildren eager to hunt on the property, the owner is hoping the comment is true.

Aesthetics is another management objective in the stewardship plan and Mrs. Musgrove and their daughters have enhanced the country place by planting wildflowers in several areas. Visitors also find rustic beauty in the old farmhouse. One room formerly served as the Magnolia Precinct voting place and was moved from several miles away and attached to the hou se.
THE EXTRA MILE
Forester james said Musgrove "is eager to participate in the Stewardship Program and has stated several times his intention to carry out our plan now and in the future. He is a person who is a joy to work with and one who will go the extra mile."
Those attending the celebration and taking a tour of his woodlands, streams and fields were readily convinced that Downing Musgrove is indeed going the extra mile in living up to the high ideals of forest stewardship.

promi nent Macon insurance executive is one of the latest landowners to qualify for Georgia's Forest Stewardship Program and his dedication to its concept is we ll reflected in the management of his 1,000-acre Peach County country place.
Willi am Anderson II, president of Southern Trust Insurance Company, was assisted by Forester Steve Chapman of the Forestry Com-

mission's Milledgeville District in receiving certification and now proudly displays the stewardship sign on his property near Fort Valley.
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
The landowner specified wild life management as his primary objective under the program, with emphasis on

enhancing the quail population. Timber production is his secondary management objective on the land that is about 50 percent forests, ranging from four-year-old planted pine to mature stands.
HABITAT DEVELOPED
The Anderson place is appropriately called "Kowike," a word meaning quail in the language of the Creek Indians, atribe that once inhabited the area. When the landowner bought th e acreage about six years ago, he immediately thinned trees and understory in areas where growth was too dense for quail habitat. He planted long strips of corn, wheat and beans as a food source for wild game and also established many quarter-acre and half-acre food plots on the property. An estimated 50 acres in permanent lespedeza food plots are dispersed throughout the forested area.
Although the wildlife management effort is focused on developing and maintaining ideal quail hunting conditions, Anderson's philosophy concerning the sport is best described in a quote he recites from outdoor writer Archibald Rutledge: " There is more to hunting than hunting." He often swaps his shotgun for a camera when he goes out hunting and his prey is seen in his wide and growing collection of excellent photographs.
Anderson said he is appreciative of the stewardship program suJ:>ervised by foresters and other natural resource specialists as it "reinforces my determination to be a good steward of the land ...to keep it in a natural state as much as possible."
SENSITIVE TO VALUES
Chapman said the landowner "already practiced good forest management and was sensitive to environmental values before he was introduced to the Forest Stewardship Program and now he is very receptive to any new ideas we are able to pass along." The forester said, "he is not afraid to accept challenges, to try new things."
Anderson, who was named Peach County Conservationist of the Year for 1993 and was similarly honored in 1989 in Clarendon County, South Carolina, where he also owns forestland, recently constructed a wooden observation tower on a ridge that overlooks a wide area of his land. It is expected to be a favorite vantage point from which the landowner and his family and friends can enjoy the
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Landowner William Anderson, right, receives official sign from Forester Steve Chapman.

changing seasons in the forest and glimpse animals scurrying through the woodlands.
Although the quail has priority status on the place, Anderson encourages other birds to inhabit the grounds. Visitors are often amazed to find more than 100 bluebird boxes mounted on posts along woods trails and at th e fringes of food plots.
While Anderson, who is only the 19th landowner in the state to qualify for the stewardship program, has concentrated on developin g wildlife openings, shelter requirements and food plots, he has not neglected his forest, according to Chapman. "He has well-managed planted pine, as well as mature stands of timber," the forester

said, "and he has a prescribed burning plan that keeps his woodlands healthy and clean."
LOVE OF THE LAND
The landowner said his father, the late Halstead T. Anderson, "always loved the land and he taught me that love and the meaning of stewardship at an early age."
Now that he has three grown sons of his own - Billy, Andy and Sam - who fully understand the privileges and responsibilities of land ownership, Anderson said he is assured Kowike will one day pass on to a generation that will continue to abide by the high standards of Georgia's Forest Stewardship Program.

l
otorists driving alon g Bear Creek Road in Coweta County often come upon a scene that is very unusual in rural Georgia: a flash of red coats on horseback following a pack of hounds moving swiftly across fields and through the trees. It's a fox hunt in the tradition of Merry Old England- a sport enjoyed by a group of men and women in t he Newnan areas. Part of the hunt is on a tract owned by Mrs. Peggy Carspecken of Atlanta, who was recently certified by Georgia's Forest Stewardsh ip Program.
RECREATION
MANAGEMENT
As a dedicated forest steward, the landowner selected recreation as her primary management objective, with a heavy emphasis on enhancing aesthetics and improving wildlife habitat on her 78-acre tract.
Bob Farri s, management forester of the Commission's Newnan District who prepared the management plan and handled other details in assisting the landowner in qualifying for the program, said recreational use of the property will be greatly enhanced by the establishment of horseback ridi ng trails and although the property will be managed to attract a wide range of wildlife, emphasis will be on the improvement of habitat for fox.
The forester explained that the property is partially surrounded by alm ost 3,000 acres owned by several neighbors that participate in the wid e ran ging fox hunts.
Although timber production is a secondary objective on the Carspecken property, the Atlanta resident said she fully intends to carry out all forest management practices detailed in t he stewardship plan. She bou ght the Coweta County land, however, as a country retreat, a place for recreati on and relaxation and for its proximity to Bear Creek Farms, where her horses are

When the program was launched by a proclamation from the gover- nor's office, Walker Rivers, a staff forester in the Commission's Forest Management Department, was named state coordinator for the project. He said at the time those who qualify for the program "will have membership in an exclusive group of landowners who are the state's top woodland managers."

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boarded . Although new in the sport, Mrs.
Carspecken said she and her husband, a physician, thoroughly enjoy f?x hunting as they progress under a stnct and ancient code maintained by Ben Hardaway of Midland, a nationally known expert in the sport and consulttant to many hunt clubs across the country. Hardaway owns more than 150 specially bred hounds, some valu ed up to $10,000.
FOX HUNTING GURU
Th e landowner termed Hardaway "the guru of fox hunting "and a graciou s instructor in acquainting novices with the skills, formalities, and rigid discipline of the colorful sport. After learningto ride well and meeting other requirements, the couple was allowed to wear the traditional habit; she now wearsthe black coat and cap, while he is in the fami liar red coat with black cap as they " run to the hounds " with other club members.
The Forest Stewardship participant said she was "very excited" when she received the management recommendations in a written plan submitted by Forester Farris. "It's a good plan," she said, "with certain improvements and innovations listed for each year an d I certainly intend to carry them out."
An area cut over before Mrs. Carspecken bought the tract will be planted in loblolly pine and managed on a long rotation. An existing hardwood drain will be maintained and a small lake will be established. Streamsi?e management zones will be maintame? to protect water quality and pr~~tlc.es will be carefully followed to mm1m 1ze erosion, according to the stewardship plan.
PLANTINGS SCHEDULED
It is reco mmended that fields be renovated and planted to a hybrid berm.ud? grass to benefit a variety of Wildlife, incl uding turkey hens and

their broods during spring and summer. Several plots of wildflowers will be planted to attract birds and butterflies, as well as to improve the aesthetic appeal of the site.
The plan calls for several old bush hog trails, now grown up in brush, to be rotary mowed and maintained as bridle paths. Is it recommended that brush removed from the trail be piled out of view to harbor rodents, a favorite food of foxes. Large snags or hollow trees are to be maintained for den trees if they don't present a hazard.

The landowner said she was somewhat reluctant at first to participate in fox hunting, as she is opposed to game hunting in general, but after learning that the thrill of the chase over hedges and streams and across meadows and woodlands is the essence of the hunt and the fox is left unharmed, she became an eager convert to the
centuries-old sport. Farris said "Mrs. Carspecken is ju st as
enthusiastic about her stewardship responsibilities as she is about fox hunting and we are very pleased to have her in our program."

Mrs. Carspecken visits the Newnan District Office to receive her stewardship plaque. Below, fox hunters move out for the chase.
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ore than 2,000 Georgia landowners are expected to converge on 650 acres of forests and fields near Griffin this fall to view demonstrations on the latest techniques in profitable and environmentally sound management of woodlands, soils, water and
wildlife. The Land Use and Forest Manage-
ment Field Day, the fourth to be held at the Georgia Experiment Station site since 1987, is scheduled for September 22 and Forester Bob Farris of the Commission's Newnan District and coordinator for the biennial event, is promising "an expanded program of events that will benefit landowners whether they have only a few acres or a few thousand acres of land."
The field day, held on alternate years in Griffin and Swainsboro, has become apopular one-day learning experience in an attractive setting for landowners from every section of Georgia and some from neighboring states.
" The theme will be Stewardship in Action again this year," said Forester Farris. 'We will stress the need for private landowners and other land managers to conserve and manage our natural resources through wise stewardship for the benefit of future generations, but at the same time show how greater profits can be made through proper management."
Registration for the field day, which is sponsored by the Forestry Commission and several other allied agencies and organizations, will begin at 8:00 A.M. at the site three miles northwest of Griffin on West Ellis Road, followed by an address of welcome.
A brief talk by a prominent speaker to be announced will be given at noon.

ANOTHER M

Demonstrations will be held all day at 23 stations and a barbecue lunch will be served at noon. Ample parking will be available and a " hay wagon" shuttle service will transport those attending the event to the various stations.
Some of the demonstration stations and the attendant speakers are as follows:
HARDWOOD MANAGEMENT
Dan Sims, U. S. Forest Service and Kim Coder, Extension Service. This demonstration deals with the growing interest in Georgia'shardwoodsand how proper management and full knowledge of the current markets can mean greater profits for the landowner.
FOREST STEWARDSHIP
Walker Rivers and David Hoge, Georgia Forestry Commission, and Karen Johansen, Department of Natural Resources. Forest Stewardship is a relatively new program that is attracting landowners who agree to enhance all the resources on their property through good management as advised by resource specialist with emphasis on conserving better con-

ditions for future generations.
FOREST PESTS
Terry Price, Forestry Com mission, and Keith .Douce, Extension Service.
Next to wildfire, insects represent the worst enemy of the forest landowner. Two experts in entomology identify the most common pestsand diseases and provide some effective control measures.
GULLY CONTROL
Valerie Pickard, Soil Conservation Service. There are modem ways to control this age-old land problem and grass seeding, grass waterways construction, sediment ponds and other procedures will be fully demonstrated and di scussed .
HOMESITES, WILDFLOWERS, BACKYARD HABITAT
Rachel Schneider, U. S. Forest Service; Will Corley, Extension servi ce; Glen M ayfield and Fuller Anderson, Forestry Commission; and Ken Reynolds, Extension Service. Visitors making the rounds will come upon a quaint cabin surrounded by wildflowers an d oth er landscaping innovations appropriate

for a wooded setting. Five speciali sts will be on hand at this demonstration.
MARKETING TIMBER
Russell Falk and William Taylor, ACF Association of Consulting Foresters. Timber is bringing an excellent price on today's market, but landowners must continue to take certain precautions before selling. Contracts, bidding procedures and related topics are thoroughly discussed.
PRESCRI BED BURNING
Lynn Hooven and Larry Thompson, Forestry Commission. Fire is a valuable tool in forest management when it isproperly used. Two management foresters demonstrate the correct proceduresand the precautions that should be followed to execute a successful burn.
ESTATE PLANNING, TAX ES, FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
LAND MANAGEMENT
Larry Allen, Soil Conservation Service; Mark Gibbs, Consultant Forester; Bill Gibson, Gibson and Conger Accounti ng; and Dan Durham

Forestry Commission. Landowners will have an opportunity to hear experts discuss tax problems, estate planning procedures, landowner assistance programs, and investment opportunities.
HUNTING ENTERPRISES
Jeff Jackson, Extension Service. Many landowners are finding a good profit in managing their land for commercial hunting opportunities, visiting this station and visiting this station will learn proper methods of setting up these opportunities for greater returns and protection of the land.
Two new demonstrations this year will be Stream Crossings and Streamside Management Zones and Recycling/Composting.
Other demonstrations include Endangered Non-Game Species, Weed Control, Pond Management, Wildlife Management and Quail Food Plots, Pine Straw Production, Wildlife Damage Control, Forest Roads, Forest Recreation, Thinning Practices and .Wetlands and Pine Regeneration.
The pre-registration fee for the field day is $8.00 and must be made no later than September 16. The fee after that

date will be $10.00. The price includes a lunch and an opportunity to win one of thousands of dollars worth of prizes. Free soft drinks will be served throughout the day and the first 1,500 persons to register will receive a hat and a detailed guide book that will be useful to the landowner long after he has returned home.
Checks should be made payable to LFMFD and mailed to LFMFD, c/o Albert E. Smith, Georgia Experiment Station, Griffin, GA 30223. Dial 1-800 GA TREES for additional information.
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DEKALB TREE PLANTING TO COMMEMORATE OLYMPIC

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@] eKalb County has a project underway to transform WadeWalker Park into an international arboretum with the planting of a tree for each of the approximately 200 countries scheduled to participate in the 1996 Olympics.
The DeKalb County Public Works Department, Environmental Section of Land Development, is selecting preferable species native to the individual countries that will thrive in the Atlanta environment. Numerous trees in the project are being obtained through DeKalb County's environmental tree ordinance and the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville. DeKalb Parks and Recreation is designing the project.
Members of the DCFGS, Inc. Tree Beautification Committee have contributed by researching trees to represent each country. The committee is responsible for contracting international consuls on the tree preferred to represent their country.
The International Tree Project was initially suggested by jean Chandler, board member of the DeKalb County International Federation of Garden Clubs.
INTERNATIONAL CONTACTS
The project was approved by the federation and Mrs. Chandler was named chairman . International consultants were contacted and identification of appropriate trees began.
When First International Tree Planting launched the project, various species planted included an English Oak (Quercus robur) to honor the United Kingdom, the first country to commit to the DeKalb project. The project received positive respon ses from numerous Consuls stationed in the Atlanta area. Aileen Ray, wife of British Consul Peter Ray, serves on the Garden Club federation as liaison to the international diplomatic community.

Charlie Battle, executive vice president of External Relations, Atl anta Committee for the Olympic Games, described the International Tree Planting Project as "one of the first great projects to bring together public and private partnership to promote the idea of Olympics as a lasting symbo l in the community, to promote friend ship and peace among people of the world, and putting everybody to work to make the community a better pl ace to live."
LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Battle summed up the effort by saying, "I can think of nothing better than to plant these trees in this park to provide a learning experience for the children and a pleasant experience for people of the community as they walk through the park."
Trees selected to represent various countries include: Canada, sugar maple; Chile, Washington hawthorne; China, ginko; Cypress, sawtooth oak; Denmark, Europan birch; Fiji , little leaf linden; France, Chinese chestnut; Germany, willow oak; Greece, pin oak; Iceland, heritage birch; Israel, common fig; Japan, golden raintree; Kenya, red cedar; Korea, paulownia; Lithuania, Norway spruce; Morroco, apple tree; Netherlands, willow; Phillipines, American sycamore; Poland, weeping willow; St. Lucia, sassafras; Switzerland, river birch.
The DeKalb project is currently identifying suitable species for additional countries including: India, Bangladesh, Norway, Singapore, j ordan, Namibia, Belize, Austria, Columbia, Panama, Australia, Estonia, New Zealand, Lebanon, Malta, Costa Ri ca, and Italy.
jean Chandler, federation coordinator for project, said, "Besides enhancing the aesthetic beauty of the park and surrounding area, the trees will improve air quality, control ero-

sion, provide a sound and visual buffer, offer wildlife habitat, and redu ce
poll ution." All trees will be identified with
bronze markers including name of the participating country, common name of the tree, genus & species, and identification as a native or non-native species (alternate species are selected when it is determined that preferred tree will not thrive in Atlanta's
climate). Upon completion of the project,
Wade-Walker Park could have one of the most impressive arboretums in the Southeast including the international trees w ith native species currently on site. The 177-acre park is located at 5584 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain.
STUCKEYINSlftLLED ASSOCIATION HEAD
Bill Stuckey,Jr., a principal in Stuckey Tim berland, Inc. of Eastman, was installed as president of Forest Farmers Association at the group's recent 52nd An nual Meeting. Ronald M . Bost, vice president of forestry for Crescent Resources, Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina, was named president-elect.
Stuckey is a former five-term congressman representing south central Georgia, having retired from public service in 1977. His political experience, along with a working knowledge of the needs of private timberland owners, is considered a valuable asset in representi ng an association whose mission is to advance the interests of private tree growers, according to FFA offi cials.
CONSERVATIONIST HONORED
The late Herman Edward Baggenstoss, publisher and editor of the Grundy County Herald in middle Tennessee, has been recognized posthumously by Forest Farmers Association with its highest honor, the Forest Farmer Award.
Baggenstoss, who died last December at the age of 88, was a former president of the Atlanta-based association.
Known throughout Tennessee as "Mr. <;onservation," Baggenstoss devoted his hfe to putting trees in the ground and encouraged others to do the same.
Du~ing the 1930s, he was a regional supenntendent of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Tennessee. Under his leadership millions of seedlings were planted in the area

NATIVE TREES DEVELOPED IN LOCAL ENVIRONMENT

By Kim Coder

Native trees surround us. The tree species that were here when the first human set foot in Georgia are still here. These native trees have weathered storms and droughts for more than a thousand generations. We humans are the newcomers in Georgia!
What does it mean to be a native tree? Non-native, introduced or exotic trees are brought from somewhere else. These outsiders are usually selected for their aesthetic values, growth patterns, or uniqueness of bark, fruit and flowers. Bright and showy trees that are easy to grow become known far beyond their native homes.
Because of consumer demands, there is a great trade in exotic tree species. Tree producers want tree species and cultivars that will sell. Tree buyers want a great tree that they recognize. Most of these exotic trees are taken from their homelands and planted across similar climatic zones around the world.
Unfortunately, many native trees are not recognized even in their home range. The old adage that "familiarity breeds contempt" is often true for native trees. You may think the common, plain and familiar trees of the local woodlot, park or forest don't deserve your attention.
GEORGIA NATIVES
More than 750 native trees live in the United States; more than 370 trees native to the Southern United States; more than 215 native trees in Georgia; and at least 75 different trees native to every county in Georgia.
Native trees have developed in the local environment. The local climate, soils, competitors and pests have all helped produce a local tree. A native tree becomes a biological composite representing the average environmental conditions in the area balanced against its internal genetics. Native trees can be more drought tolerant,

pest resistant, and easier to grow than exotic trees. In a poor site or a wrong site, native trees can still be killed as quickly as exotic species.
Trees from Asia or Europe are clearly exotic species in our landscapes. When you say that a tree is native, you must tell where it is native. A tree native to the United States could be a tropical tree from Hawaii or a tundra tree from Alaska A tree native to the Southeastern United States could be an alpine species from the mountains or a swamp species from south Florida
TREE RANGE
Native trees in Georgia can range from mountain ridge-line trees in the far north to tree species on the dunes of a barrier island.
The idea of a native tree depends upon how big an area is considered. The more diversity and variation in the environment across an area, the more problems that may occur when moving trees around.
What is a native tree for your backyard? What tree will have the potential of working best under your specific conditions? Here are several rules to determine whether a tree should be considered a native to your local area
Did the trees or wild seeds originate within 35 miles north or 35 miles south of your house; within 125 mile east or 125 miles west of your house; within 1,000 feet vertical distance (altitude) of your house; and, within the natural range of the tree species. All four of these rules should be true for a tree to be considered a native tree.
A tree growing outside its natural range is prone to a host of problems. Many problems arise from differences in water availability and freezing weather. The more stressed a tree becomes, the more pest problems
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A new Miss Georgia Forestry will be selected and

crowned from among young ladies representin g 42

counties at the annual pageant June 25 & 26 at th e

Radisson Hotel Macon.

The contestants seeking the title at the state fin als

were declared winners in county pageants spon-

sored by civic clubs, merchant bureaus, garden clu bs

and other organizations. The state winner will rei"gn

for one year and represent forestry activities, forest-

related industry and other organizations in the pro m-

otion of forestry in Georgia.

Judges will also select a Miss

Gum Spirits of Turpentine from

among contestants who repre-

sent the several gum-producing

counties of South Georgia.

The reigning Miss Georgia

Forestry is Melinda Denise Parker

of Augusta and Miss Gum Spirits

of Turpentine is Sophie Hiers of

Valdosta.

Crisp/Dooly Co.s Heather Rebecca Wynn

Atkinson Co. Emily Salem Moore

Berrien County Micki Cook

Butts/Henry Co.s Melanie Lynn Presley

Clinch County Pamela Heather Tison

Dawson County Lisa Ann Wiley

Bacon County Mandi Jill johnson

Brantley County Amanda Lea Henderson

Charlton County Heather Lynn Lloyd

Cook County Jill McClain

Decatur County jessica Diane Rich

Ben Hill/Irwin Co.s Denise Michelle Griffin

Burke County April Leigh McBride

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Clarke/Oconee Co.s Shelby Renee Gardner

Crawford County Melinda Jill Horne

Dodge County Mandi Grimes

Early County Teresa Thompson

Glynn County Talaxe Vasquez

Lumpkin County Julie Ann Carr-Kaleta

Morgan/Walton Co.s Michelle Lynn Hill

Tift County Stephanie Jan Turnmire

Emanuel County Mary Beth Campbell

Johnson County Judy Sumner

Macon County Davon Lynn Schrader

Newton/Rockdale Co.s Shazana Dharamsi

Toombs County Amy Marie Thompson

Evans County Stacie Denise Todd

Jones County Brandi Asbell

Madison County Adrianne Harden

Pierce County Tasha Paige Ammons

Ware County Wendy Hughes

Fann in County Angel Garrett

lanier/Lowndes Co.s Lee Bradford

Miller County Katrice Newberry

Richmond County lara Kaye French

Wayne County Christy Schaunell Surrency

Gilmer County Candace Blythe Bramlett

Lincoln County Leigh Drew

Montgomery County Angela Susan Clark

Taylor County Donna Renee' Clayton

Worth County Karrnen Shiver

Georgia Forestry/Summer 1993/17

SMOKEY'S COUSIN?
NEW BEAR ARRIVING
By Bill Edwards_,...._.........~
Smokey Bear illustrator Harry Rosso II has a new potential star waiting in the wings to assist cousin Smokey Bear with the changing needs of modern Forestry. Rossoll said the newly developed cartoon character has been christened "T. Bear" (for Tree Bear) after three years of evolutionary transformations to prepare the new forestry custodian for his job.
Rosso II, now 83 and retired from the U. S. Forest Service after 35 years service, operates his private studio in Atlanta. He remains vita lly interested in forestry, which led him to his elusive search forT. Bear. A search that began in 1990, when Rossoll and Quintus Herron, board chairman of the Oklahoma Forest Heritage Center, came up with the idea to establish a media-ready representative for the rights of private forest landowners that would equal Smokey's effectiveness in fire prevention. Herron, a wellknown forester and prominent Oklahoma businessman, has promoted numerous forestry projects throughout his long and distinguished career.
CARTOON CHANNEL
"This had been tossed around in a number of circles, so Quintus and I decided to try to get something going," Rossoll said. "The general idea was to establish a cartoon channel of information to support private forest landowners, who are becoming increasingly threatened by pressures being implemented in the name of enviornmental and other causes."
Rossoll said the reality of this situation is all too often a thinly disguised attempt by special interest groups to regulate the rights of private landowners and prevent them from managing their personal timberlands in the most beneficial manner. "T. Bear is ready 18/Georgia Forestry/Summer 1993

and waiting to counteract this so-tarone-sided scenario," he said, "but our new friend is also here to do much more in a promotional and educa-
tional role." "Good Things Come From Trees" is
T. Bear's motto. Thus he will serve not only to protect forestland owner rights, but to educate the public and offer an accurate account of forestry objectives and concerns. Rossoll stressed that many other concerns are interwoven with tree growers' objectives.
"T. Bear is here to tell you that tree harvesting and wood products are completely compatible with good stewardship of the land." RossoII said, "Wood use, conservation, water quality, preservation, fish and game management, clean air- it's all a part of the new focus of forestry. Tree growers using good management practices are the good guys in white hats, and it's about time the public knew about
it." So with all the fanfare, can T. Bear
handle his new job? Rossoll thinks he can. In fact, after three years of changes involving marketing analysis, psychological profiles, and advertising input, Rossoll considers T. Bear more than ready.
BEAR BEST IMAGE
RossoII said when the T. Bear project began , it was similar to the Smokey Bear efforts 50 years ago. Other animals were considered, but the bear image was again settled on because it was more conducive to being humanized. Nevertheless, Rossoll said the first version of T. Bear turned out "looking more like a possum" than a bear.
"I drew what the various advisors associated with the project thought they wanted," Rossoll said, "but it didn't tum out looking like the T. Bear they had envisioned."
The possum-looking creature Rossoll first created wore overalls, farm hat, and clamped around in brogantype shoes. The sample cartoons and ads with this version were reminiscent of the 1900s - the atmosphere and character were dated. A long series of modifications ensued.
As Rossoll received feedback from every slight image change, T. Bear gradually became a more humanized and i_ntelligent-appearing stereotype. He_ fmally emerged with glasses, a smrle, and a general appearance of relaxed intelligence. He carried a dib-

ble and wore a long-billed baseballtype cap. " Sort of a congenial, clean-cut character that you would trust to roam your woodlands and give you the right advice, "Rossoll said. "The sort of character that would appeal to adults as well as children."
NEW APPROACH Whereas Smokey had been tightly focused on forest protection through fire prevention, T. Bear was groomed through hundreds of sample cartoons and ads toward a more wholistic approach to forestry. " Today's sophisticated attitudes demand such an approach from this character, if he is to be successful," Rossoll said. ''T. Bear can be animated in many ways. We can show him with other animals in the forest. We can show him defending the rights of landowners. We can show him advocating good forest management and wise use of wood products. We can show him encouraging conservation - even preservation when the situation calls for it. Just plain good allaround forest stewardship." As for wood using industries, Rossoll said the door is wide open ranging from homebuilding to pulp and paper. " Opportunities are virtually unlimited for this character to benefit the forestry community, forest industries, and the general public in relation to an accurate picture of what forestry is really about." If anybody should know about what
As the project progresses, many changes were made ...

dressing a bear up in the woods can accomplish, Rossoll fits the profile. Associated with the Smokey Bear program since its inception in 1944, Rossoll made Smokey a household word and the second most recognized image in the world - the first was Santa Claus.
Having been described as a oneman forest fire prevention force, Rossoll's dynamic personality and talent have made him one of the nation's top conservation spokesmen. At 83, he has lost none of his enthusiasm or drive in promoting wise forestry management practices as they relate to the ecology as a whole.
READY TO SERVE
"I like to think of myself as sort of like T. Bear," Rossoll said. "Just ready and waiting for the right opportunity so I can do my stuff. T. Bear is waiting now, with dibble in hand. He's served his apprenticeship, had all the training, polished his image, and weathered all the formative feedback his mentors could supply. He's like that accomplished actor, just waiting for the right role to launch his career. Now all he needs is a good agent to sponsor him."
Rossoll said all interested sponsorsranging from wood-using industries to conservation groups - are welcome to call on the services of T. Bear. Just call his friend, Harry Rossoll, at 404-633-1754 .
... and T. Bear became a much more sophisticated symbol.

Georgia Forestry/Summer 1993/19

BLECKLEY IS FIRST, JACKSON SECOND AT FFA FIELD DAY

The Forestry Field Day state finals is an event that takes on something of a holiday atmosphere as about 200 Future Farmers of America students and their advisors gather at the Georgia Forestry Center, but the youngsters are very serious as they compete in ten forestry skills at the annual meet.
This year, top honors went to the FFA chapter representing Bleckley County High School, with the Jackson County FFA team capturing second place.
Students representing teams from 19 schools participated in a series of field tests ranging from reforestation and timber stand improvement to tree planting and timber estimation. The Trust Company of Georgia, Union Camp Corporation and Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Atlanta sponsored the state finals and a highlight of the event was an address by Ron Barker of the State Department of Education .
The contest begins each year in early spring with Don Register, Malcolm Dillard and Steve Meeks, consulting foresters of the State Vocational Agricultural Department, conducting regional field days around the state. The two top teams in each region are eligible to compete in the state meet in Macon.
Schools competing in the state finals included Bainbridge, Miller County, Clinch County, Echols County, Perry, Turner County, Pierce County, Effingham, Harlem, Louisville, Bleckley County, Dodge County, Harris County, Fayette County, Jackson County, Putnam County, Oconee County, Pepperell and Adairsville.
First place winners in the various events were William Beverly of Clinch County High School, reforestation; MacKenzie Brown of Bleckley County, standing pulpwood estimation; Brian Lucas of Harris County, standing sawtimber estimation; Shawn Collins of Jackson County, dendrology; and Lamar NeSmith of Bleckley County, ocular estimation.
Others included David Cannon of Perry, land measurement; Keith Dykes of Bleckley County, compass; Kenny Dearn of Perry, forest disorders; Neil Royell of Harris County, forest
20/Georgia Forestry/Summer 1993

management; Michael Strickland of Clinch County, timber stand improvement.

Members of the Bleckley

County High School FFA

Chapter above proudly dis-

play their first place

plaques. At left, some of

the students from 19

schools are shown compe t-

ing in the state finals and

the FFA students below,

representing

jackso n

County High School, pose

for the photographer after

capturing second place

honors.

The Bleckley County FFA Chapter, directed by Cliff Paulk, rece ived an inscribed plaque and $100.00.

FCJOINS HABITAT OR"BLITZ BUILD"

Former Presi dent Jimmy Carter and 700 other volunteers, includi ng person nel from the Commission's Seventh District, bui lt and landscaped 20 homes in Am eri cus in a single week during Habitat for Humanity's recent " Blitz Build."
One of the 20 homes constructed by the vo lunteers fro m across the United States and several foreign countries rep resented the 20,000th home built worldwide by Habitat for Humanity. The Commission's role in the project was the planting of trees in the newly created
lawns.
TREE PLANTING
Forester Stephen Smith of the Commission's Columbu s office was in charge of planting the sugar maples. Leyl and Cypresses, Willow Oaks, Crape Myrtles and other spe cies and was assisted by District Forester Phi llip Porter, Forester Mark McClure and Chief Ranger Troy Key, Sumter County Unit.
The trees were donated by Louisiana-Pacific Corporation as part of its participation in the nationwide Hometown Trees Program, which is in the process of planting a million trees in communities throughout the country. Other sponsors of Hometown Trees are the Independent Grocer's Alliance and Coca Cola USA.
A spokesman for Louisiana-Pacific said the company has allote d 35 different species, including both hardwoods and conifers, to nearly 3,000 tree planting projects across the United States. The species of the donated trees have been selected based on seed availabi lity, the seed's hardiness and requests from state foresters; a conscious effort is made to begin with seeds fro m the region in which the seedling will eventually be pl anted.
COMMUNITY PRIDE
" Involving our Hometown Trees program with a Habitat project gives us a chance to help with Habitat's e~o rts in providing affordable housing as well as contnbute to the feeling of community pride by planting tree_s around the new homes," said Harry A. Merlo, L-P cha1rman and president.
Hometown Trees is a ten-year environmental program in w hich Louisiana-Pacific donates tree seedlings to IG A retailers across the country for planting in their local co mmunities. The program has recently been ~am ed a recipient of the National Arbor Day Foundation Projects Award.
Each of the 20 homes built at the Americus project was sponsored by a bank, building supply company or ome other enterprise. Much of the materials, including 1umber, ce ment, roofing, paint, home appliances, furniture, an? other materials were donated by both local and national companies.

Foresters plant trees while other volunteers are involved in completing housing construction, landscaping and other work.

Georgia Fo restry/Summer 1993/2 1

A FIELD GUIDE TO JEKYLL ISLAND, by H. E. Taylor Schoettle, Paperback, $10.00.
A FIELD GUIDE TO JEKYLL ISLAND is one of those rare finds like the book describes on the island- you might never find it, if you don't know where to look. The 48-page guide, written by Brunswick College Professor Taylor Schoettle, provide an overview of forces that shape Georgia's barrier islands.
Expertly illustrated by Carol Johnson, the text explores the plant and animal communities on the beaches, salt marshes, sloughs, and forests. In relation to forestry, the segment on "Maritime Forest" is especially interesting in its description of the live oak forest as the predominant climax community forest of the Southern barrier islands. Other hardwoods forming the canopy of the island forests are also illustrated; these species include water oak, sweetgum, red maple, pignut hickory, tupelo, and the introduced sycamore.
The second half of the guide offers detailed descriptions of the various habitats and living communities found in each of Jekyll's 11 divided natural areas. A list of related books and field guides are included in the appendices.
The author, who has BS and MS degrees in physiology and zoology, wrote the guide for anyone interested in the natural history and environments of Georgia islands. The result is a welcome addition to the nature section of any book shelf.
Originally published by The University of Georgia Marine Extension Service, the guide may now be purchased directly from the author by call ing: 912-437-6799.
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MORE TIMBER BRIDGES PLANNED IN SEVERAL GEORGIA COUNTIES

Modern technology has been employed in th e co nstru ction of six wooden bridges that are now in service in Georgia and similar spans are in varying stages of design for seven additional co unties.
Th e Commission's Utilization, Marketin g & Development Department (UM &D) is con tinuin g to work in co nstru ction with local Georgia officials, th e U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and other age ncies to promote the in sta ll ation of timber bridges.
USFS has again offered the Timb er Bridge Initiative Program to local and cou nty governm ents in the techn ology. " A number of wooden bridges have already been constructed under the previous programs," said Tommy Loggins, staff forester for the UM&D. "Completed bridges are now in use in Putnam, Ri chmo nd, Monroe, Habersham, White and Gwinnett Cou nties and add itional bridges are being planned for Forsyth, Treutlin, Meriwether, Henry, Union, Towns, and Miller Counties."
RESEARCH FOCUS
Lo ggins pointed out that the Ri chmond County Bridge, located on state property near Gracewood State Hospital , is th e focus of a research project to determine additional low-cost technologies and document changes in wooden bridges that occur over periods of time. "Several agencies, research institutio ns, and private industries are involved in this project," Loggin s said.
According to the Timber Bridge Initiative Program guidelines, deve lopment of the bridges and related projects are related mainly to commerciali zing thi s special technology.
Loggins said two major types of timber bridges are now bein g bui lt, altho ugh other types are available. Th e principal design types include stressed deck technology, with steel rods used to stress or compress the pressure treated wood members that are laid up on edge. Typically, 2X12's or similar sized lumber is utilized, depending upon the span ofthe bridge, and other factors, such as wood species. A covering is placed on the bridge top to act as a wearing surface; the bridge deck becomes the load carrying member

between abutments. The oth er type is glu-lam technol-
ogy utilizing pressure-treated lumber glued togeth er in a factory into particular sized panels depending upo n bridge spans, we ight carryin g capacity, etc. Th ey are joined together on site. Th e panels may be th e load carrying component, or laminated wood beams may be added underneath to provide necessary support between abutments. In add ition, comb inations of materials are sometimes used, such as wood abutments, steel 1-beams, and wood decking. Another example of a comb ination of materials are concrete abutmen ts w ith all-wood superstructure. Flexibility o f wood components is one of thi s material's most important attributes.
Both major designs are com monly used, and Georgia has exam ples of both bridge types occu rrin g on various public roads. There has been little, if any, differences in the perform ance o f any of the bridges since th ey are all designed to the same load carrying capacity and meet other stringent requirements for treating, strength, etc. In effect, all the bridges can carry the legal load that is carried on any roadway in Georgia, includi ng th e Interstate system.
" Th e use of native sp ecies is encouraged," Loggins said. " In Georgia and other parts of th e South, the dominant species is southern yellow pine -which is very stron g and readily available." Loggins added that southern yellow pine is easily t reated with o il borne preservatives (such as penta and creosote) and with wate rborne preservatives such as CCA. All of these treatments are acceptable fo r bridge and abutment compon ents on the nation's waterways.
LANDSCAPE BLEND
Loggins said o ne of th e main benefits of timber bridge techn ology is the aesthetic qual ity provided by local tree species that blend w ith the landscape. " Thi s locally grown timbe r can be processed and installed in the same geographic area of th e bridge construction" Loggins said . "Using area labor for these jobs can also increase employment opportunities." D

IN THE NEWS----------~

CHIEF RANGER HERBERT MILLER, Wi lcox County Unit, retired in April after having served with th e Commision for almost 33 years. Th e ran ger and his wife, Jamie, who retired just a month earli er after 27 years employment at Robin s Air Force Base, were honored at a party by many friends and relatives. Miller, a deacon in the Baptist Church, ca me with the unit in 1959 as a patrolman and was named chief ran ger in 1988. The coup le hasa daughter and

two married sons...JOHN R. BROOKS,

wh o rece ntly completed his doctorate

in forest biometrics at the University of

Georgia, has been nam ed forest

biometrician for th e Albany-based

F&W Forestry Services, Inc. He was

empl oyed for five years at UGA as a

systems designer with th e School of

Fore t Reso urces, where he upgrad ed

the Georgia Pin e Plantation Simulator

and developed EZ-Cru z, an inventory

software program...Jim M cDonald isnow

chief forest ranger

of the Washington

County Unit. The

ranger, a graduate

of Warner Robin s

High

School,

earned an asso-

ciate degree in

fore try at Abra-

ham Baldwin Agri- McDONALD

cultural College

and worked three years for the U. S. Fo~est Service. The ranger, the son of a

ret1red Air Force colonal, lived in forei gn

cou ntrie and several states before his

father was transferred to Warner Robins.

McDonald succeeds William Pate Jr. as

head of the post. The new chief ranger, a

member of St. WilliamsCatholic Church,

considers fishing his favorite hob-

by...Two chief rangers exchanged units

recently in a realignment in District 11. Joe Dixon is now chief ranger of the Treutlen-Wheeler County Unit and Jerry Griffin hasassumed duties as chief ranger of the Laurens County Unit...
MAGAZINE FEATURE WINS FIRST PLACE
Georgia Forestry Magazine has won the GMA (Georgia Magazine Association) 1992 Best Feature Article Award in the Trade/Industry Category. GMA recognizes and promotes excellence in all phases of magazine production with competition open to all magazines published within the state that are GMA members.
The magazine feature "To Burn Or Not To Burn," written by Associate Editor Bill Edward s, focused on natural ben efits of prescribed bt.;rnin g from th e perspective of Thomasville tree farmer H. L. Stoddard.
Award swere announced at the April 1993 CRMA/GMA Conference held at Atlanta's Swissotel. CRMA (City and Regional Magazine Association) and GMA attendance totaled 283 representatives.
GMA has more than 100 members. A total of 140 entries were judged to determin e 21 winners in the following three magazine categories: General Interest, Special Interest, and Trad e/ Industri al. Seven awards in each category include: general excellence, best single issue, best feature article, best editorial/commentary, best departm ent or column, best cover, and best illustrated article.
National, re gional, state and local magazines co mpeted within each category. All entries were judged by a panel selected by th e University of Georgia Henry W. Grady School of Journalism and M ass Communication s.
ALCOCK TO RETIRE
John E. Oack) Alcock is retiring from the USDA Forest Service after serving the last 11 years of his career as Regional Forester of the 13-state

Southern Region of the Forest Service .
Alcock's career of public service spanned 34 years, including 14 years as Forest Supervisor on the Green Mountain National Forest, the Daniel Boone National Forest and the Willamette National Forest.
SHORT COURSES SET FOR JUlY AND AUGUST
Three short courses for foresters and related professionals have been scheduled for July and August at the Center for Continuing Education, University of Georgia
A course entitled Thinning Methods and Operation swill be held July 14-15. Participants will learn why and how to thin and what methods and equipment to use, and how to analyze thinning operations.
The course is designed for procurement, service and consulting foresters and others
A course entitled Negotiating Skills for Foresters will be held August 5-6. It will introduce the principals of successful negotiations, discuss the traits of good negotiators and carefu lly examine the negotiating process.
A short course, lntrod~.:~ction to Image Processi ng and Geographic Information Systems, will be held at the Center August 24-26,
For more information on the courses: Forestry Programs, Georgia Center for Continuing Education, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-3603, or call (706) 542-3063.
NATNE TREES
(continued from page 15)
develop. Some exotic or introduced trees
may become established easily but live a greatly shortened life-span. Other exotic trees may never become truly established and slowly decline and die.
Remember that trees from a neighboring county, state or nation can be exotic species that may or may not grow well in your yard. With so many native trees growing in a wide range of sites, you shou ld be able to find a local tree suited for any planting situation. See your local tree dealer. If you are interested in living among Georgia's heritage of trees, go native!
(Kim Coder is a forester with the Univer-
sity of Georgia Extension Service)
Georgia Forestry/Summer 1993/23

OUR GREAT RENEWABLE
NATURAL RESOURCE
Trees. More than 24 million acres of trees are growing on 65 percent of Georgia's land - trees that keep 17 pulp and paper mills operating around the clock and more than 150 sawmills turning out quality lumber. Tree planting and natural regeneration after harvest is assuring these and other related industries that an adequate timber supply is being maintained to keep pace with the demand. Trees are a renewable crop.

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