Certified Tree Professionals
…is being conducted and becoming available, findings reinforce what much of the urban forestry community already knows — that trees have a positive impact on human health. Check out research…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020
…this week by the birches. Many yellow poplars are currently shedding leaves with leaf showers common along your drive. However, there is still a solid population of poplar that are…
GFC Leaf Watch
…Publications TitleDescriptionDocument Type Don’t Move Firewood Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Health experts say moving firewood has been linked to the spread of destructive, non-native insects and diseases to forest ecosystems….
Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021
…major storm events. Scenic NW drive: Take Hwy 136 to the top of Lookout Mountain from I-75. Turn right onto Hwy 189 (or continue on 136 and turn right to…
Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
…be very good overall. Average temperatures have been slightly higher, leading to a later peak season. Expect the first week of November to be the peak. Scenic NW drive: Route…
Tree Seedlings
…Road onto Ocmulgee Pfa Road; arrive at the Arrowhead Seed Orchard. Seedling Quantities and Varieties Pines selections include loblolly, slash, longleaf and shortleaf, and genetically improved varieties. Hardwood selections include…
Forest Legacy & Conservation Easements
The majority of Georgia’s productive forest lands are in private ownership, but these private landowners are facing increased pressure to convert their forest lands to other uses. Georgia has identified…
Wildfire Prevention
…teaches people how to adapt to living with wildfire and encourages neighbors to work together to prevent losses External Website Georgia State Wildfires 2012 to Present View interactive map of…
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,…
Campaign Shares Health Benefits of Trees
…of significant research, trees have a positive impact on human health, and the Healthy Trees campaign details the numerous benefits in a captivating and easy to apply style. “The connection…
