Prescribed Fire Advisories
…January 7, 2020 Atkinson, Berrien, Coffee, Irwin and Pierce Helen Carter (912) 534-5117 January 6, 2020 Bryan, Chatham and Effingham Kevin Larson (912) 435-9879 exclamation-circle Nothing found- please try another…
Fall Leaf Watch Kickoff
…of gratitude, with an enhanced appreciation for Mother Nature and human connection – and who’s not feeling those emotions right now? The fall foliage season is upon us and the…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020
…Above 3000’ oaks are starting to transition from light green to pale yellow to red, and are giving some of these vistas a real feel that the big change is…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020
…is there is still plenty of foliage in transition and still plenty green so we should still see more color development in the coming days to the next 2-3 weeks….
Homeowner help for managing Tornado / Storm damaged trees
…you can click on the individual PDFs and images below to see information that you may feel is particularly pertinent to your situation. Cavities in trees Falling trees How to…
Pine Bark Beetles
…needles on the ground. The black turpentine beetle usually attacks the lower part of a tree from ground level up to 12 feet. Their pitch tubes are an inch or…
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…for those services, and the products that come out of them, so we can properly compensate the landowner.” Growers are already under the gun. An over-abundance of trees from the…
10-27-21 Leaf Watch Report
Foliage color change is steadily progressing and is most visible in areas above 2000 feet. Sourwood and blackgum continue to provide a majority of the red patches seen from overlooks and ridges. Hickory and poplar have made the most significant changes over the past week as they are beginning to display a mix of vivid yellows, golds, and browns.
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.
Timber Harvest Notifications
…Harvesting Notification Requirements In compliance with legislation that updated OCGA 12-6-24, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) will launch an easy-to-use, statewide harvest notification website, which will replace county-by-county notifications. The…
