Connect With Nature
Take a forest break! GFC and Southern Group of State Foresters have launched a communications campaign to educate the public about the benefits of forests. The campaign invites internet visitors…
Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021
…to get outdoors and enjoy this crisp fall weather and beautiful fall colors. Roadways with elevation changes will display the color variation really well. Northeast: Understory colors are still dominated…
Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021
…little to no color. Maple, oak, and hickory have continued to retain leaves and are currently showing the most amount of color. Maple is responsible for a majority of the…
Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
…have noticeably more color than the slopes and valleys below. The areas on top of the Cumberland Plateau show unique colors. Maple and sourwood are primarily responsible for most spots…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022
Northwest: Green leaves are becoming harder to find as many species have shifted to various colors, including red, orange, yellow, brown, and gold. As leaf fall progresses, color intensity and…
Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021
…similar characteristics in foliage color change. While percentage color change from green to date continues to increase every week; Species specifics: Dogwood – mix of dull and deep reds Birch…
Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022
…area. Sourwood and black gum still retain the deep red color they have exhibited throughout the previous weeks. Hickory, beech and birch are also at peak showing color spectrums from…
Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022
…peaks have noticeably more color than the slopes and valleys below. The areas on top of the Cumberland Plateau show unique colors. Maple and sourwood are primarily responsible for most…
Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021
…colors. Northeast: This weekend should kick off significant changes, especially in higher elevations. Understory trees are exhibiting moderate to exceptional color. Sourwood is bright red in color, and the vast…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020
…some color and occasionally you find some really good color. I think we took a step backwards by a week at least due to the storm but the good news…
