Longleaf Restoration

…protected the last reserves of high-quality longleaf habitat. Bringing Back the Longleaf Population The longleaf ecosystem has become an object of intense concentration by federal, state, non-profit and private entities….

Resources

Search by Keyword or Filter by Topic Click here to filter by topic… 2023 Leaf Watch ReportsGFC Media ToolkitTAG Grant Program ResourcesGFC Leaf Watch Reports Archive    — 2021 Leaf Watch…

GFC Leaf Watch

…for Leaf Watch reports, photo galleries, and more. 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Reports TitleDescriptionDocument Type 11-8-23 Leaf Watch Report Page on GFC Website 11-1-23 Leaf Watch Report Page on GFC…

Fall Leaf Watch Kickoff

…science behind leaf color change is remarkable. Autumn leaf color change, or “leaf senescence,” begins after the fall equinox, better known as the “first day of fall.” The shortening days…

Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program

The Georgia Tree Council (GTC) and the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC), in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service, announce the Georgia ReLeaf program. This program makes funding available to municipalities,…

Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022

…red with very little leaf retention. Yellow poplar – Yellow with very little leaf retention. Sumac – Red and fading. Beech – Golden brown or yellow. Blackgum – Dull red…

GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)

…following weeks. Species specifics: Dogwood – vivid red has faded followed by leaf loss Birch – slowly fading to brown and yellow Yellow-poplar – dull yellow and brown Redbud –…

Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021

…and brown with significant leaf loss Birch – fading to brown and yellow Yellow-poplar – most of the leaves have dropped. Remaining few leaves show yellow or brown. Redbud –…

Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022

…greater visibility and better leaf color vibrancy. Lack of rain can accelerate leaf shedding in sweetgum, sycamore, poplar, and black gum. However, it should not adversely impact the oaks that…