How Foresters, Loggers, Forest Owners and the Forest Industry Became Champions for Clean Water
…their findings. Regionally, all states within the Southern Group of State Foresters follow a standardized monitoring protocol. This protocol gives the states common methods, allowing us to make comparisons between…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…love kids and love learning. Together, we have compiled a list of activities to reach for when you hear that first tell-tale sigh… Here are 12 simple and easy activities…
My Three-Month Internship with the GFC
…the property. Through my uncle’s efforts, he continued the restoration with a conservation easement. Because of this, I could fall in love with the longleaf pine and its ecosystem. This…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…love kids and love learning. Together, we have compiled a list of activities to reach for when you hear that first tell-tale sigh… Here are 12 simple and easy activities…
Leaf Watch Report for October 25th, 2023
Northeast Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NE GA Week 4 10-25-2023 Richard Russell Parkway Overlook – White County Sky Valley – Rabun County Sky Valley – Rabun County Northwest…
Champion Trees
…to remove these species over time as these champions cease to exist. Any naturalized tree species considered invasive will not be considered. Review a complete list of Georgia invasive trees….
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…
Proper Tree Mulching
Mulch is organic material placed on the soil’s surface around trees and plants to enhance their growing conditions. Mulch helps maintain soil temperature and moisture, reduce water loss from soil, reduce weed competition, improve soil structure, and give landscapes a clean appearance. Often overlooked, spreading mulch around your trees is one of the easiest and most beneficial techniques that can have great impact on the health and vitality of your trees.
“We follow in the footsteps of great aviators…”: GFC Air Ops Unit in History
…compels us to look up when we hear engine noise overhead. That spirit is alive in GFC aviation and is part of what drives my passion for our work. In…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 17th, 2021
…few maples are still showing some vivid colors of yellow and orange. Overall color intensity will likely decrease in the coming week as leaves continue to drop. Species specifics: Dogwood…
