Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021
…dramatically changing the views seen from overlooks and valleys. Chestnut oak, red oak, and white oak have made significant changes as they are currently exhibiting shades of gold, brown, and…
Why Choose a Live Christmas Tree?
…Provides a great family experience to go out and choose a tree, especially when visiting a choose-and-cut tree farm. Real trees actually provide a source of oxygen and help clean…
Georgia Marks National Forest Products Week October 17-23
…acres of commercially available timberland produces 217 product types through 194 mills across the state. The forest industry has an overall $39.1 billion impact on the state’s economy, is the…
Forest Legacy & Conservation Easements
…The Forest Legacy Program protects environmentally important working forests threatened by conversion to non-forest uses. GFC assists private landowners with technical advice in forest management and by holding conservation easements…
2020 Soil Injector/Soil Drench Kit Loan Program
Soil injectors are provided by the Georgia Forestry Commission to aid those interested in treating their own trees. The injectors are loaned out free of charge but a $250 deposit is required.
Report Card for Georgia’s Forestland Released
…forest inventory volumes are at an all-time high. Forest growth exceeds removals by 41 percent annually and is available to supply global and local markets. Ecological services that help supply…
Law Enforcement
GFC investigators are specially trained to conduct investigations of forestry-related crimes. Timber security laws have been amended and updated over time, and in 2014, GFC investigators were authorized by House…
Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators
…coordinating this occasion.” Annually, the Georgia Forestry Commission reviews performance criteria for Forest Management units and Forest Protection areas across the state. Groups whose achievements rank highest are awarded agency…
Spring Tree Care
…of the stem, measured six inches above ground level at the time of planting.) For example, a two-inch caliper tree usually needs two growing seasons of supplemental watering and care…
Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021
…a few areas of color showing occasional shades of dull red and brown, but still mostly green. Poplar is gradually shifting from green to differing shades of yellow, gold, and…
