Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021
…Georgia Mountain Fall Festival continues this weekend in Hiawassee. Leaving the festival, take US 76 towards Blue Ridge. The gain and loss of elevation should provide some nice variation in…
Invasive Plant Control Program
Th IPCP program targets certain invasive plant species listed as a top concern in Georgia. The twelve most harmful invasive plants in Georgia are known as the Dirty Dozen. They…
Georgia Arbor Day
…from a neighborhood gathering for planting trees in a park to a school-wide event or a week-long regional festival with activities for thousands of people. Hold a tree planting ceremony…
Leaf Watch Report October 7th, 2021
…east of US 129 is especially nice for these species. Higher elevation drives provide the best color opportunity. Oktoberfest is starting in Helen this month, and the Blairsville Sorghum festival…
Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021
…Park to Suches also shows great color. The Appalachian Brew, Stew & Que Festival takes place in Hiawassee this weekend. Northeast As expected, the cool temps and bright sunny days…
Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021
…very nice color development at higher elevations. Peak should still be on schedule for early November. Suggested scenic drive: Vogel State Park Fall Festival in Blairsville takes place this weekend….
2021 Dirty Dozen (Top Twelve Nonnative Invasive Plants) List
72 counties have had cogongrass detections since 2007, and to date 34 of the 72 counties have no active cogongrass. Georgia’s proactive treatment program assists landowners across the state, and 85% of all known cogongrass spots in Georgia are considered inactive.
The Georgia Forestry Commission documents all known cogongrass infestations.Invasive Species: Any plant or animal that has been introduced and aggressively competes with and displaces local native communities; normally having no native enemies to limit reproduction and spread.
The Dirty Dozen List of Non-native Invasive Species is ranked by the total acres occupied according to Forest Inventory and Analysis data. Honey Suckle and Fescue are not included in this list. Credit for the data used to make this list to the US Forest Service Forest Inventory and Analysis Program and The Georgia Forestry Commission FIA Foresters.
GA Forestry Commission Set to Launch Leaf Watch 2023
…may include autumn festivals and special events. Corresponding photos from the northwest, north central, and northeast regions of the mountainous areas are geo-tagged so locations can be easily located online….
