Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021
Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Color change has surpassed peak in a majority of NW GA. Overlooks are showing duller shades of yellow, brown and gold, with occasional … Continue Reading →
Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021
Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Fall color change in Northwest GA remains approximately one week behind last year. Many areas from 1500 to 3000 feet are currently at … Continue Reading →
Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021
Northwest GA (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Foliage color change is steadily progressing and is most visible in areas above 2000 feet. Sourwood and blackgum continue to provide a majority of … Continue Reading →
Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021
Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau) The past week has been cool and sunny with a little rain, allowing many of the trees to slowly progress with color change. … Continue Reading →
National Forest Products Week
By: Dru Preston Forester-Staff U&M Georgia Forestry Commission Forests provide countless benefits for humanity. To recognize this and honor the tree, National Forest Products Week is observed annually during the … Continue Reading →
Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021
Northwest: Lowering temperatures and adequate rainfall has led to the beginning of foliage color change in NW GA. Overlooks and ridges are still predominately green with an occasional patch of … Continue Reading →
How Foresters, Loggers, Forest Owners and the Forest Industry Became Champions for Clean Water
By: Joe Fox State Forester Arkansas Department of Agriculture – Division of Forestry Water is the most important substance on the planet – the presence of clean and abundant water is … Continue Reading →
Leaf Watch Report October 7th, 2021
Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Cooler nights, sunny days, and adequate rainfall are signaling the beginning of the fall foliage season. Trees are on track to display vivid … Continue Reading →
Educating future generation of decision-makers and others about the importance of our natural resources
Written by Chelsea York | Education Conservation Coordinator Back-to-school time is well underway, and though the traditional school bus and in-class learning model has changed, the season still signifies a … Continue Reading →
“We follow in the footsteps of great aviators…”: GFC Air Ops Unit in History
Written by Clay Chatham | Chief Pilot Georgia Forestry Commission, Air Operations Unit One of the more difficult realities I have had to face in my life is the fact … Continue Reading →
