GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
…Provided? You will need to complete a short self-assessment survey for your community that takes about 20 minutes to complete online. The survey helps us to determine what support is…
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…Georgia Forestry Commission, pollen is a critical 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…
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…south and central Georgia since late February/early March. Pollen season progresses through March and April, usually concluding by late May in the northern parts of our state. This year’s pollen…
Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022
…elevations from mid-late October and lower elevations from late October to early November. Scenic NC Drive: State Route 180 via U.S. 19 South of Blairsville, on the way to Brasstown…
Longleaf Restoration
…three years) Completion of practices Compliance with highly erodible land and wetland requirements Benefits: High cost share rate- 75% of state averages Technical assistance in developing plan for implementation of…
Community Forestry Assistance
…forestry programs, and promote the care of trees in communities throughout Georgia with emphasis on disadvantaged communities. In partnership with the Georgia Tree Council, the Georgia ReLeaf grant program offers…
GFC Launches Certified Burners’ Online Permit System
…register to use the system at https://georgiafc-burnpermit.firesponse.com/. For more information about becoming a certified burner go to https://gatrees.org/fire-prevention-suppression/prescribed-burn-certification/. To learn more about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
State Managed Forests
…of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Flat Tub Wildlife Management Area (WMA). This property has a fairly easy walk (approximately .5 mile) to some of the famous “Broxton Rocks”…
Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia
In March 2022, the Entomological Society of America adopted the common name “spongy moth” as the common name for the invasive moth Lymantria dispar (formerly known as “gypsy moth”). We…
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
…leaves with vivid colors. Currently, overlooks and ridges are predominately composed of dull greens, maroons, and browns with very little yellow or red. Many of the trees are leafless, while…
