Connect With Nature
…glorious scenic trails, national parks and national wildlife refuges offer something for everyone! A pass is your ticket to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. Annual passes covers entrance fees…
Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021
…Yellow but past peak Yellow-poplar – Yellow but past peak Sourwood – Bright Red / Burgundy Sumac – Bright to deep reds Maple – Above 2000 feet most are yellow/red…
Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021
…period and elevations above 4000 feet are past peak. Elevations above 2000 feet are entering peak. Species that have begun to fade are river birch, dogwood, black gum, and yellow…
Ask The Arborist
…establishment guidelines have changed considerably over the past 20 years. Learning how to plant a tree and following proper practices when planting trees can lead to long term benefits from…
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
Northwest GA (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Peak color has passed in a majority of NW GA, as last week’s high winds and heavy rains encouraged the loss of the remaining…
Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp
…best memories include my parents and all of the other volunteers giving their time to support it. The volunteers are passionate about forestry and teaching it to future generations. It…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…the state forest, you will need a current hunting license, fishing license, or lands pass, which can all be acquired online via the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ website. Dawson…
International Leaders Visit a Privately-Held Property in Georgia to Learn About Sustainable Forestry and Community Resiliency
…of a two-week international tour led by the U.S. Forest Service, that included stops from Atlanta to Savannah. For the past three years, National Wildlife Federation has teamed together with…
Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…study published in the journal Science in 2019 revealed three billion, or one in four birds, have disappeared from our landscapes in the past 50 years, including common birds, like…
State Managed Forests
…trailhead, or an annual pass can be obtained from the DNR Wildlife Resources Division NE Georgia office (download the annual pass application). All collected funds are used in trail maintenance…
