GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020
…and other high profile locations crowded. While weekday traffic is also up this year, leaf peepers may want to consider a weekday trip to avoid the heaviest of the traffic…
Meet GFC’s Director: Tim Lowrimore
…principles to which I will be devoted as Director and State Forester. I’m convinced our best days are ahead. Together, let’s do all we can every day to protect and…
Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021
…to date: 15-20% above 3000’; 10% or less below 3000’. The 15-day forecast is excellent for continued color development. Overnight lows dropping into the 40-50s should really make the colors…
Seedling Webstore is Open for Business!
…to local county GFC Units beginning the first week of December 2022. Hardwood seedlings start going out the door on Tuesday, January 3. To order GFC seedlings, please use our…
GFC Launches Weekly Fall Foliage Updates
…Thursday, September 29 and continuing through early November, GFC foresters will provide weekly updates on tree species color changes, the effect of current weather, and the best vistas across North…
Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
Guest Blog By: Kimberly P. Champney, MD, MSCR / Northside Hospital Cardiovascular Care Note: November 17 is National Take a Hike Day! To mark the occasion and the importance of…
Teacher Conservation Workshop gets an A+
…an incredible experience it was to join fellow educators and take a deep dive into our state’s incredible natural resources. This (18th) annual five-day professional development in June immersed 19…
Fall Wildfire Danger on the Increase Across North Georgia
…fire. GFC personnel are prepared to respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. For more information about wildfire safety and current conditions, visit GaTrees.org….
“Smokey Bear and Me: A Thanksgiving Thrill!”
“Smokey Bear and Me: A Thanksgiving Thrill!” By Tim Lowrimore Thanksgiving 2023 is a holiday I won’t forget for a long time. While it did take me away from Georgia,…
Building Healthy Forests for Birds
By Dottie Head, Birds Georgia January 5 is National Bird Day, a day designed to shine the spotlight on issues critical to the protection and survival of birds. Why should…
