Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022
…North Central: The fall foliage season in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia is winding down. Most locations above 2,500 feet are past peak at this time. Yellow poplar,…
North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE
We bring the brightest minds together to advance environmental literacy and civic engagement through the power of education to create a more sustainable future for all.
What is my yard tree worth?
Homeowners often wonder about the value of their trees when removals appear necessary or when a tree has suffered damage at the hands of a contractor, neighbor, or storm.
What is my tree worth?
Homeowners often believe that trees in their landscape have economic value for use as lumber or other wood products. The main impediment to selling your landscape trees is the cost of their removal.
Hardwood Defoliating Caterpillars of North Georgia
Overview information for the hardwood defoliating caterpillar.
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
Local Forest Ranger Receives Fire Prevention Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 2, 2021 A member of the Georgia Forestry Commission’s North Georgia Forest Protection team has been selected to receive a prestigious award recognizing outstanding work to…
North Georgia Burn Ban Helps Boost Air Quality
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
New Rules in Effect as North Georgia Burn Ban is Lifted
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2021 Georgia’s annual summer ban on outdoor burning will be lifted on October 1. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division mandates the fire restrictions from May…
