Shortleaf Pine & Oak Restoration in the Georgia Cumberlands Cost Share Project
…shortleaf pine and shortleaf pine/oak ecosystems in northwest Georgia. The grant is implemented by the Georgia Forestry Commission with funding administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. The grant…
Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
Guest Blog By: Kimberly P. Champney, MD, MSCR / Northside Hospital Cardiovascular Care Note: November 17 is National Take a Hike Day! To mark the occasion and the importance of…
State Managed Forests
…and Brantley Counties (912) 287-4915 The 35,000-acre Dixon Memorial Forest is the largest tract owned and managed by the Georgia Forestry Commission. This unique property is on the northwest side…
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…tests show that many oaks are susceptible to the fungus, including northern red oak and pin oak, which are highly susceptible. Sudden Oak Death (Leaf) – Joseph O’Brien, USDA Forest…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020
Northeast Sunny days and cool nights are doing their work… While tree canopies across most of the ridges and slopes in NE GA continue to be a sea of various…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 16, 2020
Northwest GA (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Lots of rain over the past week has led to a slightly different look in the higher elevations. Many of the trees previously displaying…
Leaf Watch Report October 7th, 2021
Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Cooler nights, sunny days, and adequate rainfall are signaling the beginning of the fall foliage season. Trees are on track to display vivid…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 17th, 2021
Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Foliage color change is ending in NW GA as a large percentage of trees have lost their leaves. The few leaves remaining are…
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Our headquarters is in Dry Branch, Georgia. We also have district and county offices throughout the state. The director of the GFC is known as the state forester. GFC provides…
Reforestation
…Some landowners will encounter problems that are unique to their specific lands. If you need advice, contact your local GFC office. A qualified forester will be able to offer assistance….
