GA Forestry Commission Set to Launch Leaf Watch 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 4, 2023 The fall foliage season is almost here and Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) foresters are ready to share the colorful story! Beginning Thursday, October 5,…
Student Resources
…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…
Social & Cultural
…outdoor spaces with natural landscapes than in comparable plant-less spaces. Individuals and groups within communities with strong social cohesion and social capital experience many positive benefits. Helpful Resources Review studies,…
Spring Tree Care
By Seth Hawkins, GFC Urban Forest Specialist Springtime is here and with longer days and warmer temperatures at hand, trees are waking up for the growing season. Trees’ water needs…
Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021
…Lookout Mountain and Fort Mountain are showing similar characteristics in color as many species are at or approaching peak. Rain and wind intensity throughout the coming week will be the…
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…for those services, and the products that come out of them, so we can properly compensate the landowner.” Growers are already under the gun. An over-abundance of trees from the…
DMSF FY25 11569 Palmetto Berry Sale
County: Brantley & Ware
Location: Dixon Memorial State Forest
Deadline: 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 7th, 2024
Bid Process Contact & Sale Area Contact: Matthew Mrizek, GFC, at 478-283-3881
WILDFIRE RISK HIGH AS JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY APPROACHES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 1, 2024 High temperatures and lack of widespread significant rainfall are prompting new safety warnings for the Independence Day holiday. The Georgia Forestry Commission is reminding…
Guest Blog – McIntosh SEED
GUEST BLOG – McIntosh SEED Written by: Tyrah Ward Littles, Outreach Manager When we ask the question, “How much land do you think you own,” many African American landowners are…
Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022
…leaves still hanging on. This week has seen warm days and cool nights, which should continue our color development. Elevations above 3000 feet exhibit excellent color change. The higher elevations…
