Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022

…season. This weekend into early next week looks near peak conditions for Brasstown Bald and Georgia’s highest elevations above 4,000 feet! The oak species are primarily green at this time…

Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022

…for some individual trees. This stress was removed from the oaks with the much-needed rain received last week. With temperatures expected to dip below freezing, mid-week color change should accelerate….

GFC Leaf Watch: October 16, 2020

…green to date: 10 – 50% above 3000’; 20% or less below 3000’. At Georgia’s very highest elevations we may see peak beginning this weekend running into next week. Peak…

National Forest Products Week

By: Dru Preston Forester-Staff U&M Georgia Forestry Commission Forests provide countless benefits for humanity. To recognize this and honor the tree, National Forest Products Week is observed annually during the…

Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022

Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): This week has been cool and sunny, with mild to moderate winds and very little rain. Average temperatures have been slightly higher, possibly…

Conservation Woodland Program

…Fire Prevention Week – Porches and Decks – Episode 3 National Fire Prevention Week – Foundation and Immediate Landscape – Episode 4 National Fire Prevention Week – Landscape and Beyond…

Fire Prevention Week

Fire Prevention Week works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. Learn more about creating a plan.

GFC Launches Weekly Fall Foliage Updates

…Thursday, September 29 and continuing through early November, GFC foresters will provide weekly updates on tree species color changes, the effect of current weather, and the best vistas across North…

GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020

…the last week of October and in to early November. Above 3000’ we may see the beginning of peak by the first of next week, based on the percentage of…

GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020

…some color and occasionally you find some really good color. I think we took a step backwards by a week at least due to the storm but the good news…