Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021
…pop out from green. Peak time still expected in early Nov. Scenic No. Central drive: Higher elevations continue to provide the best color opportunities this early in the season. The…
Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021
…are holding leaves and showing more color. The wet summer should increase the chances of having a good season. Expect peak during the first week of November. Scenic drive: From…
Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021
…expected later in the week defoliation will accelerate but we should get at least one more excellent weekend. Scenic drive: This week, the Lookout Mountain Scenic Hwy through Rabun County…
NIDIS Drought Alert Emails: Get Local Drought Conditions in Your Inbox
…National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) to deliver these alerts with the latest changes to local U.S. Drought Monitor conditions. Now, NIDIS and NCEI are expanding this climate service by…
Georgia’s Conservation Woodland Program
…the map provides the locations of any public access, such as Wildlife Management Areas and state parks. Exploring the website further, the first management objective cited is Timber Management, which…
Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia
…This tool is especially useful for firebreaks that are highly prone to erosion. Both trailers contain equipment that requires maintenance from normal wear and tear. To cover expenses and ensure…
Summer Camp Openings for Nature-Loving Middle Schoolers
…Overnight campers registered for this unique annual event will experience a wide variety of outdoor activities centered on the wonders of the forest and wildlife ecology. Forestry and natural resource…
Special Committee Tackles Carbon Credit Tracking in Georgia
…place. “The Georgia Forestry Commission is proud to be facilitating this important effort,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “We’ve gathered an extraordinary group of subject experts who are…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…includes making critical decisions during intense and possibly fatal situations. Being able to cross-train as a wildland firefighter was a once-in-a-lifetime experience I will never forget. I met many people…
Georgia Forestry Commission Wildfire Prevention Leader Earns Prestigious Award
…distribution area while the campaign ran. Out west, Wiles used various print materials and digital media to reach audiences at Nevada’s “Burning Man” experience, backcountry hikers in Wyoming, and people…
