GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
GFC’s Urban and Community Forestry Program will offer a technical assistance program to cities and towns with populations of 50,000 and under, with a focus on disadvantaged areas as indicated…
High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
…Natural Resources (GDNR) owns two of these systems and GFC owns one. In the past year, these systems have burned more than 5000 acres on state lands in West Central…
Leaf Watch Report for October 25th, 2023
…Watch Report NC GA Week 4 10-25-2023 S.R. 180 Spur – Union County U.S. HWY 76 – Towns County S.R. 180 Spur – Union County Tallulah River – Towns County…
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
…leaves with vivid colors. Currently, overlooks and ridges are predominately composed of dull greens, maroons, and browns with very little yellow or red. Many of the trees are leafless, while…
A Look Back at GFC in 2021
…colleague, friend or family member from this dreaded disease. As 2022 dawns, I feel very fortunate to be in a position to lead the Georgia Forestry Commission. It is a…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 17th, 2021
…the leaves have dropped. Remaining leaves dull red Sumac –dull reds with few leaves remaining Maple – dull yellow or red Birch – dull browns and yellows Oak – brown…
Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…especially those with large crowns, and prioritize the removal of invasive, exotic plants that destroy natural ecosystems. This can be done slowly over time by manual removal or with carefully…
10-27-21 Leaf Watch Report
Foliage color change is steadily progressing and is most visible in areas above 2000 feet. Sourwood and blackgum continue to provide a majority of the red patches seen from overlooks and ridges. Hickory and poplar have made the most significant changes over the past week as they are beginning to display a mix of vivid yellows, golds, and browns.
2022 Tornado Damage Assessment from April 5 and 6, 2022
Description of the Event: On Tuesday, April 5th, and Wednesday, April 6th, a strong storm system produced multiple tornadoes, mainly across central and South Georgia. Georgia Forestry Commission management foresters and GIS foresters helped assess and map out the damage that occurred throughout the state. There
were 33 tornado touchdowns, with seven of the tornadoes causing timber damage that required an assessment.
Conservation Woodland Program
…rural areas of Georgia where trees love to grow. Urban forestry is found throughout the cities and towns. GFC’s Urban Foresters help protect and promote Georgia’s urban forests and provide…
