November 2024
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Did you know that Georgia is the sixth most biologically diverse state in the U.S and is home to 83 invasive plants, 111 invasive animals, and 30 invasive disease-causing organisms? Invasive species are defined as those which are (1) non-native to a region, and (2) whose introduction causes ecological, environmental, and economic damage (USDA). It…
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Conservation is defined as action taken to “prevent wasteful use of a resource” or “careful maintenance and upkeep of a natural resource to prevent it from disappearing.” Conservation allows us to care for resources like soil, water, air, energy, plants, and animals with a long-term goal of sustainability for the future. Whether you live on…
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Did you know that the Extension office can provide recommendations for landscape plant options to meet your needs? Many landscapes are designed with specific focal plants such as flowers, shrubs, and trees, or even a nice lawn. However, there is another category of planting I find is often neglected but can provide significant value and…
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The Director of the UGA Weather Network, Pam Knox, does a great job of keeping Extension informed on upcoming weather events. Around 11AM on Friday September 20th, we received the first email from Pam regarding Hurricane Helene. At that point she said “it is too early to say what is going to happen… there is…
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With dove season and archery deer season now open, many Lincoln County residents are looking forward to an abundant harvest of wildlife for sport and sustenance. Whether you’re a hunter or homeowner, creating habitat for native wildlife on your property can provide opportunity for recreation and enjoyment and help conserve our natural resources and species.…
Posted in: Animal Agriculture