Vibrant Cities Lab

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Vibrant Cities Lab

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Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021

…of red are becoming less vibrant. Yellow poplar has also made significant changes as nearly all of their leaves have dropped resulting in patches with little to no color. A…

Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022

…Georgia Mountains has been one of the most vibrant and breathtaking in many years! The best locales for viewing fall color moving forward are in the foothills of the mountains,…

GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020

…left on Hwy 27 Bypass and follow to the next intersection to get back on Hwy 136. Northeast GA Color development continues across NE GA with roadside colors becoming vibrant….

New Report Shows Continued Growth for Forestry in Georgia

…to employees. “The Georgia Forestry Commission is poised to support this vibrant industry in the upcoming year and beyond,” said Lowrimore. “As everyone faces new challenges, our proven resilience is…

Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022

…and dogwood continue to provide dazzling displays of brilliant red, orange and yellow. The fall color season above around 3,500 is past peak. There continues to be vibrant and vivid…

Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022

…to be very vibrant and vivid. Adequate rainfall throughout the growing season, with moderate temperatures and minimal stress for the trees, has set the stage for an outstanding fall foliage…

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…

Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021

…growing season plays a big role in the vibrancy of fall leaf color. Also important to consider is the “senescence” process which is critical in the tree preparing and allocating…