Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 30, 2020 Georgia’s annual ban on outdoor burning begins May 1 in 47 counties. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) puts the restrictions in place during…
Longleaf Restoration
A Brief History of the Longleaf Pine During the 1700 and 1800s, longleaf populations began to fall as millions of acres were cleared to build communities and transportation routes. In…
North Georgia Burn Ban Beginning May 1 Boosts Air Quality
…video resources can be found at GaTrees.org/burn-permits-and-notifications/. “Humans are the number one cause of wildfires in Georgia,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “As outdoor recreation season begins, we…
Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education® & Tree Line USA
…help communities to manage and expand their public trees. Tree City USA Communities in Georgia In Georgia, more than 150 communities have made the commitment to becoming a Tree City…
Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021
…have combined to give the look and feel of fall for Northeast Georgia. While the birches, poplars, and sycamores have all but completed their fall showing, other species like dogwood,…
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…
Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021
…November. Above 3000’ we may see the beginning of peak by the third week of October based on the percentage of trees that are beginning to fade from full green….
Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022
…red are beginning to fade. Birch – Yellow is beginning to fade and become past peak. Sassafras – Yellow, orange, and red. Oak – Yellow, red, and scarlet. Sumac –…
Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022
…and red. Yellow poplar – beginning to show some yellow hues, but overall the dominant color is green. Dogwood and Sourwood – beginning to display some good hues of red/…
Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022
…should make fall colors begin to erupt and expand into elevations less than 3,000 feet. Scenic NC Drive: State Route 60 from Dahlonega to Suches is beginning to show some…
