Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
…The oak species are primarily green at this time but beginning to show early signs of yellow, orange, and red. The different species of oaks should progress rapidly over the…
My Internship Experience Working with GFC State Lands
…sticky traps for signs of emerald ash borer (EAB) in several counties, including Hall County. There, we determined EAB was positive. I also did some GPS work to better lay…
COGONGRASS: IF YOU SEE IT, REPORT IT!
Written by Lynne Womack, Forest Health Coordinator As the weather warms up and we all start to get out and about more, the signs of spring are all around us….
Emergency Response
…WUI can take to help safeguard their property from fire, including: choice of building materials landscaping designs remove hazardous fuels from the forest floor and around structures conduct controlled prescribed…
Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021
…variety of reds Sassafras – shows a variety of yellow, orange, and red Sweetgum – fading to red and yellow Hickory – still green with browning edges and faint signs…
GFC Leaf Watch
Trying to predict the peak of fall color year to year is a challenge since much depends on the weather and the microclimate around each tree. Fortunately, Georgia’s variety of…
Lumber Boom Not Benefitting Southern Forest Owners – So What Now?
…market for lumber (processed wood products like two-by-fours, plywood, etc.) typically aligns with market trends for timber (the trees harvested to make the products), the two markets have officially diverged….
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 1, 2020
All signs are pointing to a great leaf season, and it has begun! Reds and orange of Sourwood and Blackgum looking toward Tray Mountain from Brasstown Subtle changes in greens…
Caring for Trees in Summer
…also a wise practice. Look for signs of tree trouble in the form of cracks, splits, failing branches, and disease. Contact an independent certified arborist https://www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist or a GFC forester…
Get Ready for Summer with Post-Storm Tree Assessments
…and partially attached. Other storm damage signs that can be noticed during a basic visual assessment include cracks along branches or stems, excessive loss of leaves and canopy tissue, or…
