11-4-21 Leaf Watch Report

Fall color change in Northwest GA remains approximately one week behind last year. Many areas from 1500 to 3000 feet are currently at peak, displaying a wide variety of vivid yellows and dull reds. A large percentage of red maple have transformed into differing shades of bright and vivid yellows with occasional reds dramatically changing the views seen from overlooks and valleys. Chestnut oak, red oak, and white oak have made significant changes as they are currently exhibiting shades of gold, brown, and yellow.   

11-11-21 Leaf Watch Report

Color change has surpassed peak in a majority of NW GA. Overlooks are showing duller shades of yellow, brown and gold, with occasional patches of red. There is very little green left and many species such as yellow poplar, sourwood, and blackgum have lost a majority of their leaves, resulting in patches with little to no color.

Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia

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“The Best Time to Plant a Tree was Yesterday.”

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Waging War on the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid

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Guest Blog – McIntosh SEED

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Leaf Watch Report for November 1st, 2023

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PLT and Me!

…research-based information by assessing and identifying local needs. Having a personal interest in environment-related topics and wanting to expose the youth in my community to natural resource education, I completed…

GFC Welcomes Johnny Sabo

compromise safety for the sake of any job, ever. It’s inspiring to know that the Georgia Forestry Commission plays such an important role in this state. We are the first…