Inform others of the spread of the
hemlock woolly adelgid and the impacts it has on the trees and the
ecosystem in general. Be aware of infested hemlocks and avoid spreading
this invasive species.
Attend Hemlock Fest 2009 where all proceeds go towards saving the hemlock trees.
Donations to the Predator Beetle Labs
NGCSU and Young Harris
NGCSU Donations to the lab can be made to:
NGCSU Predator Beetle Lab
c/o Dr. Robert Fuller
Environmental Leadership Center
106 Rogers Hall
North Georgia College & State University
Dahlonega, GA 30597
Click
here to see how your support benefits the beetle lab and the hemlocks
Other Ways to Help Out:
Visit the Parks. Park fees are used to maintain the parks including treating hemlock trees.
Georgia Department of Natural Resources has played a huge role in treating hemlock trees and spreading information.
Become a
Friend of Georgia State Parks and Historical Sites
Contact other organizations such as Lumpkin Coalition, Trout Unlimited, Sierra Club, Georgia Forest Watch, etc. and see what their efforts are in saving
the hemlocks.
Questions and Concerns can be directed to
Sarah Osicka
(seosicka@ngcsu.edu)
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