…these species comprise a small percentage of forest composition outside low-lying areas. However, with the expected precipitation for Wednesday/Thursday, we should see enough rain to take the stress off the…

…diversity from overlooks remain strong. High leaf retention from various oak species, maple, hickory, beech, and sweetgum, continue to provide swaths of color. Areas predominantly composed of poplar have experienced…

…Sumac – Red and fading. Beech – Golden brown or yellow. Dogwood – Dull reds quickly fade. Sourwood – Retaining vivid shades of red. Sassafras – Yellow. Sweetgum – Yellow,…

…reds. White oak and red oak are slowing shifting to shades of brown and red, but still predominately green. Sassafras took off this week and is showing a variety of…

…and sassafras are continually shifting from green to yellow, increasing variety to overlooks as time progresses. Oaks are beginning to fade to brown with small hints of yellow. Dogwoods have…

…good continuation of color. Hickory have become much more prevalent with golden yellows now common. Understory and roadside sassafras are offering nice yellows, reds, and oranges. Many early-changing birches continue…