Hemlock Help for Lumpkin Property Owners

The Hemlock Help Line 706-429-8010 is available to help homeowners learn to evaluate and treat their own Hemlocks for the lowest possible cost or to offer information about qualified local professionals who can provide this service.

In addition, Lumpkin Coalition offers a county-wide program -- the Private Landowners Assistance Team (PLAT) -- to provide on-site assistance to landowners who need help with their Hemlocks.

Quick Information

Brochure - Hemlock Help for Lumpkin Property Owners
Brochure Insert - Information for Lumpkin Property Owners and LC Hemlock Help Agreement
Instructions - Treating Hemlocks with Imidacloprid
Press Release for PLAT program
Postcard Mailer for PLAT program

Your Options

Do It Yourself -- If you want to treat your own trees for the lowest possible cost, call the Hemlock Help Line 706-429-8010 to determine how much chemical you'll need and where to buy it, make arrangements to borrow a soil injector, and receive hands-on instruction to do the treatment.

Hire a Pro -- If you want to contract with a professional, call the Hemlock Help Line 706-429-8010 for advice or use the list below to locate a qualified local company. All are properly licensed and insured, specialize in treating Hemlocks at "good neighbor" rates, and most of them cover all of north Georgia.

Hemlock Doctor Email Dr. Mark Shearer Visit the Hemlock Doctor Online	Dr. Mark Shearer in Dahlonega (706) 864-4787
AdelRid Email AdelRid Organization Visit AdelRid.org	Jann George in Alto and Jefferson (706) 318-4458
Grow It Green Email Grow It Green Visit Hemlocks Organization Online	Kevin Johnson in Blue Ridge (706) 258-2420 or (866) 883-2420
Hemlock Pest Control Email Dr. Wendell Snow Visit Hemlock Pest Control Online	Dr. Wendell Snow in Helen (478) 213-0113 or (478) 929-4702
Southeastern Design Email Patrick Marcellino Visit Southeastern Design Online	Patrick Marcellino in Clayton (706) 782-2046

Get On-Site Help -- If you'd like on-site advice and assistance in Lumpkin County, you can utilize the PLAT program. The coordinator for the PLAT program (706) 482-0089 is the primary point of contact for on-site assistance to property owners. When appropriate, trained facilitators from the Coalition can be dispatched to make free on-site visits to help assess the HWA problem, explain the treatment options and assist property owners to implement their chosen solution, or discuss a possible volunteer treatment project. The following flow chart provides an overview of how the process works. For a full program description, please follow this link: Hemlock Help for Lumpkin Property Owners

Press Release on the Plat Program

As reported in The Dahlonega Nugget, February 25, 2009
Homeowner Help

Postcard Mailer on PLAT Program Mailing was sent out February and March, 2009

During the months of February and March, several thousand postcard mailers were sent to Lumpkin County property owners along the major streams and rivers, which are the Hemlock's preferred habitat, to be sure they are aware of the HWA problem, let them know there are practical measures available for saving their trees, and offer our help. Please note, however, that the assistance program is offered to ALL private landowners in Lumpkin County, whether you are a business or homeowner, whether you live along a waterway or not.

postcard mailer

Photos from a Homeowner Help Project

Over the April 11-12 weekend, twenty Lumpkin Coalition volunteers and students from NGCSU helped a local homeowner treat his Hemlocks for the HWA infestation. In all, we gave about 3000 soil injections to 320 trees on 30 acres. Such treatment is highly effective in eliminating or greatly reducing the infestation and provides about five years of residual protection. The homeowner was happy and made a generous donation which he requested to be used to help more homeowners save their trees. His Hemlocks breathed a sign of relief, and we all had a great time!