How Fire Earns GOOD Marks in the Forest
…24 million acres of forestland healthy depends a lot on Mother Nature. Sunshine and growing conditions are critical, yet forest managers rely on another important tool that has a lesser…
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…part of the Reforestation Department’s mission. Pine pollen plays an important role in the generation of superior trees that are cross-bred for desirable qualities. Reforestation staff collects and processes thousands…
Prescribed Fire Advisories
Search by Date, County or Contact Name April 6, 2024 Coweta, Meriwether, Pike Scott Berta (770) 313-7299 April 5, 2024 Habersham, Rabun William Dale 706-754-2354 March 14, 2024 Chattooga, Floyd,…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 16, 2020
…red and yellow Hickory – starting to get a yellow tint with browning edges Estimated percentage of color change from green to date: 10% at higher elevations. Scenic NW drive:…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020
…fading to red and yellow Hickory – fading to yellow Estimated percentage of color change from green to date: 20% to 50% at higher elevation. Scenic drive: Take Hwy 136…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020
…shows a variety of yellow, orange, and red Sweetgum – fading to red and yellow Hickory – fading to yellow Estimated percentage of color change from green to date: 50%…
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
…Hickory – yellow fading to brown Estimated percentage of color change from green to date: Past peak above 1500ft.; 50-80% elsewhere. Scenic drive: Take Hwy 136 to the top of…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 17th, 2021
…from green to date: 99% Scenic drive: Take Hwy 136 to the top of Lookout Mountain from I-75. Turn right onto Hwy 189 (or continue on 136 and turn right…
Certified Burner Reciprocal Agreement
…phone number to be added to database. Once entered into the database, a Georgia prescribed burner certification number and certificate will be created and mailed to the address you’ve provided….
Forests & Water: A Critical Combination
…whose main focus is protecting the quality of Georgia’s waterways. Since 1991, GFC has had a contract with the GA Environmental Protection Division to provide advice, education, and monitoring data…
