My Experience as an Urban and Community Forestry Intern
…stronger urban forest. My favorite day at GFC was when GFC Sustainable Community Forester Specialist Alex Ballard and I staffed a table for a youth career day in Atlanta. It…
Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022
Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Cooler nights and sunny days with large fluctuations in temperature have signaled the beginning of fall. These conditions coincide with foliage color change…
Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022
…remnants of Hurricane Ian to impact the fall foliage season. The clear, crisp nights and mild, sunny days from last week have initiated the fall color season. This weather pattern…
Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Start by Recycling Your Tree
Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Start by Recycling Your Tree Submitted by the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation As the holiday season comes to a close each year, Georgians face an…
Danville Man Named GA Forester of the Year
…past year. He aided forest health personnel with southern pine beetle flights and trapping. He also serves numerous organizations with his forestry expertise, including FFA Forestry Field Days, UGA Extension…
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…began a little earlier than last year because we’ve been experiencing warmer, drier days. Pollen counts are usually highest on those warm and dry days. If you suffer from seasonal…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…3 – 15. These fun and easy-to-do projects get you outside in your own backyard, in local parks, or even off to a walk in the woods. Rainy day? No…
International Leaders Visit a Privately-Held Property in Georgia to Learn About Sustainable Forestry and Community Resiliency
…Resources (GA DNR) and Mr. Hodges led the presentations and field day for the participants. Topics included the resiliency of longleaf pine as a tree species and ecosystem, how prescribed…
Natural Disaster Recovery
…contact the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) for team dispatching. Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type 2022 Tornado Damage Assessment from April 5 and 6, 2022 Description of the Event: On Tuesday,…
Timber Products
…Tornado Damage Assessment from April 5 and 6, 2022 Description of the Event: On Tuesday, April 5th, and Wednesday, April 6th, a strong storm system produced multiple tornadoes, mainly across…
