Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022

…lead to premature leaf fall, depending on the severity of the storms. Most tree species above 2000 feet are currently at peak, with lower elevations close behind. Oaks of all…

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…

Benefits of Outdoor Exercise

…can’t forget, even when the weather gets chilly. Exercise! As a cardiologist at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, I see lots of examples of good and bad health habits. Those habits…

The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire

…densely population communities. While living in rural, forested environments is peaceful, it comes with some trade-offs and lessons for homeowners. The areas in which homes are nestled into natural settings…

Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”

…skills. Summer is also a time for them to explore topics that interest them. Allowing youth to engage in a combination of structured and unstructured activities as simple as outdoor…

The GFC Seedling Store is Open for Business!!

For the widest selection of species, now is the time to peruse and choose because sell-outs do occur, and your property deserves to boast the performance and aesthetics you envision….

“Smokey Bear and Me: A Thanksgiving Thrill!”

…as we shared our common ground fire prevention message. Helping hold the lines on our giant, helium-filled Big Bear in the Big Apple was quite an experience! Fortunately, it wasn’t…

Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification (WRRQ) in Georgia

Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification (WRRQ) in Georgia By: Seth Hawkins Often we think about wildfires around homes as some distant issue affecting unknown forests and communities out west. It’s important,…

WILDFIRE RISK HIGH AS JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY APPROACHES

…still need everybody’s help in keeping our communities and our forestlands safe,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Chief of Protection Thomas Barrett. “As you plan outdoor activities, remember that any kind…