Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021
…are holding leaves and showing more color. The wet summer should increase the chances of having a good season. Expect peak during the first week of November. Scenic drive: From…
Georgia’s Family Forest Landowners – 2021
…landowners, in particular. This is especially true as female forest landownership is increasing at a modest pace in Georgia. Please connect with Dr. Puneet Dwivedi (puneetd@uga.edu) for more information. FamilyForestLandowners_Flier…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 17th, 2021
…showing dull colors of brown, yellow, and red. Chestnut oak, white oak, and red oak are among the few species retaining leaves contributing to arrays of brown and yellow. Select…
11-17-21 Final 2021 Leaf Watch Report
Foliage color change is ending in NW GA as a large percentage of trees have lost their leaves. The few leaves remaining are showing dull colors of brown, yellow, and red. Chestnut oak, white oak, and red oak are among the few species retaining leaves contributing to arrays of brown and yellow. Select few maples are still showing some vivid colors of yellow and orange.
Overall color intensity will likely decrease in the coming week as leaves continue to drop.
Forests Continue to Grow Georgia’s Economy
…also shows forestry provided the state with $706 million in tax revenue in 2020. “These numbers reflect the health of our forests and our standing as the number one forestry…
The Timber Harvest Notification Website is Live!
…surveying, designing, and testing went into the THN website, and those associated with the project say they’re pleased with the results. It’s considered a “win-win” for counties and harvesters. It…
Georgia’s Conservation Woodland Program
…outreach opportunities about prescribed fire. Because urban areas throughout Georgia are always expanding and your property may be inside city limits, resources and a direct link to GFC’s Urban and…
Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia
…the use of any state funds. The second trailer (Talbot Co.) was assembled with grant funding via the Longleaf Alliance/Georgia Sentinel Landscape Pilot Project. These trailers are designed to be…
“The Best Time to Plant a Tree was Yesterday.”
…is done. Now we must rebuild, and most importantly replant, to resurrect our lost canopy. Fortunately for our community, we have an incredible group of citizens who saw the need…
Area Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Awards
…and lakes through the installation of Best Management Practices. They served as subject matter experts at prescribed fire events, saved $271,000 in agency funds through their skilled management of construction…
