Georgia Wood-Using Industries Directory

…Quitman, GA 31643 County: Brooks Mill Size: B Mailing Address: 1929 Johnson-Short Rd. Quitman, GA 31643 Chip Mill Species: hardwoods Products:clean chips By-Products:bark Phone: 229-263-8430 Email: Website: Contact Info Rayonier…

Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022

…have yet to become apparent. Views from overlooks are still green; however, they have begun shifting from dark green to light green. Rainfall and wind intensity in the following months…

GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020

…currently threatening the US Gulf Coast, looks to bring some rain and possibly some wind to the Georgia mountains Saturday and Sunday. As leaf abscission is already underway in some…

PLT and Me!

…had a lot of fun. Jackson County Extension agent Jonathan Page looks on as Beta Club volunteer Grayson Henderson counts the rings on a pine tree trunk section – called…

Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022

…diversity from overlooks remain strong. High leaf retention from various oak species, maple, hickory, beech, and sweetgum, continue to provide swaths of color. Areas predominantly composed of poplar have experienced…

Leaf Watch Report for September 27th, 2023

…during the second half of October. It looks as if lower elevations should peak within the first two weeks of November. Early fall creates the perfect opportunity to enjoy some…

Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022

…Multiple moderate to severe storms will lead to premature leaf fall and less overall color. It is still very early in the season; therefore, overlooks and ridges are still predominately…

Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests

…Rapid Response program that looks for new invasive species entering our country. Forest Health also has programs that assist with the research and monitoring for Emerald Ash Borer, Hemlock Wooley…

11-11-21 Leaf Watch Report

Color change has surpassed peak in a majority of NW GA. Overlooks are showing duller shades of yellow, brown and gold, with occasional patches of red. There is very little green left and many species such as yellow poplar, sourwood, and blackgum have lost a majority of their leaves, resulting in patches with little to no color.

SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FORESTERS #1 FOR AREA FIRE PROTECTION

…close to 4,000 prescribed-burn hours and served on eight out-of- state deployments in support of wildfire suppression. The Area 9 team serves the following counties: Baker, Mitchell, Berrien, Colquitt, Brooks,