Leaf Watch Report for September 27th, 2023
…see some tinges of red and orange, in dogwood, sourwood, and sumac. Don’t forget, vines such as Virginia creeper and POISON IVY show reds and oranges, too, and are just…
Fire Risk Rising Rapidly with Onset of Cold Front
…weather situation and help reduce the risk of wildfire,” said Sorrells. “Georgia is very dry right now and we want to avert the devastation that just one spark could cause.”…
GFC Director Lowrimore Named One of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders
…agency’s vision of Healthy and abundant forests that support a robust industry while providing social, environmental and financial benefits to all of Georgia. The GFC team works daily to fulfill…
Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…name just a few. In partnership with foresters and other conservation professionals, we’re working to improve landscapes across Georgia for the benefit of birds and people, too. The restoration team…
Forests & Water: A Critical Combination
…clean air are just a few. Thousands of forest-related jobs benefit families, communities, and the state’s economy. Best of all, forests are a renewable resource – if we protect them….
Milledgeville Forester Awarded for Outstanding Service to Landowners
…environment are getting custom help from state experts. Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) foresters provide advice on these issues and many more, and the agency has just rewarded one of its…
Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service
…fire-response times under five minutes and blazes were kept to just three and a half acres. The group had a Best Management Practices score for water protection of 100% and…
PLT and Me!
…level. Even during the workshops, they begin to brainstorm ideas and suggestions for implementing the activities they just sampled, or see how they can better teach an educational standard or…
Carbon Registry
…are making meaningful reductions to atmospheric carbon. These criteria include robust carbon accounting, additionality, and 100-year permanence to ensure that carbon removals remain in place during this critical period of…
CONCERNING SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE OUTLOOK FOR 2024
…inspect their trees for signs of SPB. Those symptoms include fading crown color, dropping green needles, pitch on the tree that resembles popcorn, and boring/sawdust left by the insects chewing…
