Final Leaf Watch Report for November 17th, 2021
…– Fair Sourwood – Light red Sumac – Bright to deep reds. Maple – Bright red to yellow Oak – Red oaks are brownish red to deep red White oak…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 16, 2020
…surpassed peak as deep reds begin to dull. Species specifics: Dogwood – vivid red is beginning to dull and shedding leaves Birch – slowly fading to brown and yellow Yellow-poplar…
Reforestation
…moisture is the key factor – “if they dry, they die.” Allow air to circulate to prevent heating when in packages. If bags/bales are stacked over two deep per layer,…
BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
…riding horses, swimming in the lake, or telling ghost stories in the cabin after dark, summer sleep-away camps always foster fun. The registration deadline for one of the Southeast’s most…
Leaf Watch Report October 7th, 2021
…to begin the color transition. Dogwoods have developed a deep burgundy and black gum trees are exhibiting some vibrant reds. The overstory coloration change is dominated by yellow poplar and…
Here comes summer – your trees are getting thirsty!
…like to stay wet all the time, so deep watering ONCE weekly is usually adequate. Higher temperatures and sandier soils may dictate a twice-weekly regime. If two or more inches…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022
…Maple – Red, yellow, and deep red. Oak – Yellow, red, and brown. Sassafras – Yellow and bright red. Hickory – Yellow. Estimated percentage change from green to date: 99.9%…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…Mindset.” We also dug deep into our own personal values and beliefs, and how they can fuel our passions and purpose. It was very interesting to see how many of…
Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
…overall color change is approximately 50% above 2000 feet and 25% below 2000 feet. Species specifics: Maple – Becoming deep red and yellow. Yellow poplar – Shifting to yellow, bronze,…
Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022
…of September 28, no significant coloration has begun; deep greens are fading in over-story trees, which will soon expose the fall colors. Species specifics: Dogwood, sourwood, sumac, and black gum…
