Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022
…events within the season will largely determine overall color vividness and continuity. Rainfall and wind intensity in the following months will determine how good of a season we can expect….
Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Overall color vividness and continuity will be determined mainly by future weather events within the season. Rainfall and wind intensity in the following…
Georgia Forestry Commission hosts a Fall Huddle with Leadership and Partners
…Huddle” at Lake Blackshear Resort in Cordele, Georgia. Personnel from across the agency gathered to receive agency updates, technical training, leadership development, and team building. The event provided a great…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022
…on Everett Springs Road and follow to Hwy 27 to Summerville (this route passes Rocky Mountain State Park). Turn left on Hwy 48 and head through Menlo up to Cloudland….
Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Start by Recycling Your Tree
…location near you. “Bring One for the Chipper” is one of the largest events of its kind in the nation, and opportunities for recycling trees are increasing in every city…
The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire
…is termed the “Wildland Urban Interface,” or “WUI” (pronounced WOO’-ee) for short. People living in these areas are at increased risk for forest fires. Forest fires are normal events in…
Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia
…firefighting equipment, numerous landowner meetings, and extensive support to GFC’s tree seed and nursery operations. Local events to honor these employees for their outstanding service are being planned. For more…
A Note from GFC’s New Deputy Director
…are priorities that allow us to be successful. In time, I believe you will come to find that I put my effort into serving you, so that you can better…
New School Year – New Tools to Learn About Natural Resources
Everybody loves counting down to the last day of school, but who wants to tally the days ‘til summer is over? As parents and kids try to squeeze in as…
Wildfire Risk Reduction Grants Available
…events still top of mind, it’s the ideal time for at-risk areas to take steps that can help protect people and property.” Applications for CWDG funding will be accepted until…
