Leaf Watch Report for September 27th, 2023
The fall foliage show in North Georgia is on its way, but it’s not quite here yet! There’s very minimal color change throughout the forest canopy across all elevations. You’ll…
Forest Stewardship Virtual Field Day Series: Water Quality
Episode three of our Forest Stewardship Virtual Field Day Video series. The topic of this video is Water Quality.
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…break a work environment. At the GFC, we’re committed to constantly growing and striving to become the best versions of ourselves, both for each other and for the communities we…
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We provide leadership, service, and education to protect and conserve Georgia’s forest resources….
GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…leadership and communication skills to work effectively with forest landowners, industry, the environmental education community, and a wide range of natural resource agencies and NGO partners; Demonstrated experience with budgetary…
Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative
…come first served basis. Landowners should apply after the burn is completed and provide your burn permit number on the application. Landowners burning multiple blocks during the application period should…
Making the Shade Program
…buildings. The Making the Shade program enlivens and activates communities for years to come. Students and parents can serve as the primary planters. This allows them to take ownership and…
Health & Recreational
…the dollar value of annual environmental and aesthetic benefits. External Website Nature’s Water Filter Fact Sheet Did you know working forests are the most significant factor affecting water quality and…
Forest Health
…beetle/Laurel Wilt disease. Common concerns include: Diseases (and Helpful Resources) Details about tree diseases common to Georgia: Heterobasidion Root Disease (formerly Annosum Root Disease) – Many Georgia landowners with property…
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,…
