27. The Silent Spread: Georgia’s Fight Against Cogongrass with Paul McDaniel & Mark McClure

NOTE: This episode was recorded and scheduled for release prior to the South Georgia wildfires. All updates regarding the South Georgia wildfires can be found here.Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum!In today’s episode, GFC Forest Health Specialists Paul McDaniel and Mark McClure give you the lowdown on cogongrass in Georgia. You’ll learn how to identify this aggressive invasive species, how to report it, and why early detection is key to stopping the spread - along with a breakdown of the treatment options GFC offers to landowners at no cost. Report cogongrass sightings here:Cogongrass In Georgia – Report It | Georgia Forestry CommissionLearn more about cogongrass.Find Georgia Forestry Commission online:Website: https://gatrees.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaForestryCommission/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatrees/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GaTreesPaul McDanielForest Health CoordinatorGeorgia Forestry [email protected] McClureForest Health SpecialistGeorgia Forestry [email protected]:YouTube Audio Library - Duck in the Alley by TracktribeMood Ring by National SweetheartSwampland by Chris HaugenWhere I Stand (Ft. Anahita Skye) by Blue DeerFreesound.org Attributions - Birds at Bells Bend_01 by food4sparrows Bug Eating Plants by Samantha_DolmanCinematic Impact Boom by Universfield Dialing on an iPhone by pfranzen Digital Wildfire by vekoNDramatic Organ, A by InspectorJ Jar of Nails by PaulPauwels Keyboard by MattRuthSoundSleigh Bells Sound Effect by GowlerMusicSword Slice 23 by Black Snow Have ideas, feedback, or questions? Let us know!