Forest Access Road and Firebreak Restoration Project: Hurricane Michael Relief Package
…Hurricane Michael’s winds impacting Georgia with pre-existing forest roads and/or firebreaks established. This program is NOT intended for the creation of new forest roads or installation of new firebreaks. Lands…
Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021
…sumac. Sweetgum is also showing some dull yellows along roads and river corridors. Oaks and maples are showing some nice reds at elevation. Overall, our canopies across the region are…
Resources
…Map outlining historical outbreaks of southern pine beetle infestations. Forest Health, Insects PDF GA Tree Council – Tree Ordinance Central Tree Ordinance External Website Gall Producing Insects Galls are abnormal…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 17th, 2021
…are good places to see maples, oaks, beech, sweetgum, and hickories still showing great colors. Species-specific in the piedmont; below 1500’ Dogwood – primarily complete Birch –River Birch Poor Yellow-poplar…
Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022
…greater visibility and better leaf color vibrancy. Lack of rain can accelerate leaf shedding in sweetgum, sycamore, poplar, and black gum. However, it should not adversely impact the oaks that…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020
…some very vivid reds, burgundies and pinks. And, not to be left out, many oaks can now be found in the early transition with both yellows and reds noticeable. It…
Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021
…to Hwy 136. North Central: Higher elevations have likely reached the “peak” color change. Oaks have turned and create that bronze color we all love to see. Some early turning…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 16, 2020
…and sassafras are continually shifting from green to yellow, increasing variety to overlooks as time progresses. Oaks are beginning to fade to brown with small hints of yellow. Dogwoods have…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022
…surpassed peak, but good color can be found amongst red and white oaks. The colors range from bright red to brown, with non-oak species losing their leaves rapidly. There should…
Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021
…North Central GA: Higher elevations are still within the “peak” color change. Oaks have taken over as the standout color scheme. Hickories have also joined in with some nice variation…
