Taxes & Estate Planning

…Service – Cooperative Forestry The Cooperative Forestry unit of the USDA Forest Service works closely with partners to enhance and maintain forests across watersheds and ecosystems, both on private and…

Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021

…less below 3000’. This pattern of cool overnight weather has continually improved color change in the landscape. While peak time is still a few weeks away, we can enjoy some…

Mulch Appreciated! Mulch Obliged!

…humidity make that sweet tea even sweeter, as does a refreshing dip in the pool. As you enjoy the simple pleasures of cool water, be sure to think about your…

Reforestation

…participate in two university/industry tree improvement cooperatives, and we maintain two seed production orchards: Flint River Nursery – Byromville, GA Our Flint River Nursery in Byromville, Georgia grows approximately 15-20…

PLANNING A SAFE & FUN FOURTH OF JULY

…thought, however, to where you plan to cook outside. Keep grills, open cooking fires, and campfires located in areas free of dry grass and vegetation. Make sure those items are…

Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022

Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Cooler nights and sunny days with large fluctuations in temperature have signaled the beginning of fall. These conditions coincide with foliage color change…

PLT and Me!

…research-based information by assessing and identifying local needs. Having a personal interest in environment-related topics and wanting to expose the youth in my community to natural resource education, I completed…

Community Forestry Assistance Program

GFC’s Sustainable Community Forestry Program (SCFP) provides technical support to cities, counties, elementary schools, college campuses, home owners and nonprofit organizations.

Firewise USA® Program

…for your home and your community. List of Firewise Communities in Georgia Argyle Clinch County Argyle Asheland Cove Towns County Young Harris Autumn Ridge at the Creek Towns County Hiawassee…

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,…