Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021
…early November. Suggested scenic drive: The areas around Brasstown Bald and Richard Russell Scenic Hwy are the most colorful drives in the region. Highway 180 has good roadside vistas and…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022
…above 3,000’; 90% below 3,000’. Incoming rainfall can be expected to accelerate leaf fall. Suggested scenic drives: Richard Russell- Brasstown Scenic Bypass is a good option at this time, especially…
Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022
…groups nicely. Scenic NE Drive: Richard Russel Scenic Highway/GA 348 (Hog Pen Gap), GA 17/75 between Helen and Hiawassee (Unicoi Gap), and US 76 from Clayton to Hiawassee (Dicks Creek…
Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022
…of color change from green to date: 5% above 3000 feet and below 3000 feet. Scenic NE Drive: Lovell-Wikle Scenic Highway was the best for overall color this week. There…
Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022
…peak of this transition is expected to begin the first week of November. Scenic NW drive: Route 1: Take Hwy 136 from i75 to Hwy 341. Turn left on Hwy…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 1, 2020
…near Hog Pen Gap Slight changes off Richard Russell Scenic Highway, looking south in White County NORTHEAST: Bright sunny days and cool nights spur on the change and the trusty…
Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021
…to this, many of the higher elevations will be within or possibly past peak season. Scenic drive: The Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway has the best coloration for species that…
Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021
…loss for birches and poplars, placing them at their peak this week. Scenic northeast drive: The Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway and roads transecting northern-facing slopes, along with Hwy 180….
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…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…me, interacting with others while using critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication boosts comprehension and retention. During one of our exercises, we were presented with a wildfire scenario in a…
