Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021

…dramatically changing the views seen from overlooks and valleys. Chestnut oak, red oak, and white oak have made significant changes as they are currently exhibiting shades of gold, brown, and…

Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021

…The Lookout Mountain and Fort Mountain areas are currently showing similar characteristics in foliage color change. Color change is steadily increasing every week; however, it is about a week behind…

Georgia’s Forest Action Plan

Community Forestry Program Alliance for Community Trees American Society of Landscape Architects (Georgia Chapter) Arborguard Tree Specialists Association of County Commissioners of Georgia Athens-Clarke County Landscape Division Atlanta Regional Commission…

Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022

…this isolated mountain community! Northeast GA: Overstory trees in elevations above 3000 feet show a significant change, with most having some extent of color change. Higher elevations exhibit a lot…

Care For Your Community’s Trees

…GFC Website Community Forestry Friend Program Application The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is rewarding communities and campuses implementing exemplary urban forestry programs with a Community Forestry Friend social media badge….

Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021

…City. Drop down into Chattanooga via Ochs Hwy / 58. Then take Hwy 193 back to Hwy 136. North Central GA: Maple and birch trees are leading color change in…

Water Quality & BMPs

…BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES and are commonly referred to as BMPs. PDF 2019 Forestry BMP Survey Highlights PDF 2019 Conservation and Restoration Priorities in the Middle Chattahoochee River Basin The Chattahoochee…

Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative

come first served basis. Landowners should apply after the burn is completed and provide your burn permit number on the application. Landowners burning multiple blocks during the application period should…

Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022

…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…

Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021

…will continue to accelerate leaf change and end out the color change season. Scenic drive: Take 180 from Suches to 19, then take 19 up to Blairsville. 76 From Blairsville…