Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022

…gums are beginning to fade and surpass peak in many locales. Above 3,000 feet, birch, poplar, and blackgum are also starting to fade and become past peak. The highest elevations…

STEM & Forestry

…distinguish them in certain forestry careers. A common tool used in forestry is GIS (geographic information system). GIS creates, manages, analyzes, and maps data related to its geographic location. Mills…

Deadline Approaching for GA Timber Harvesters and Counties

…at gatrees.org to register their company and create an account. Subsequent county-linked input provides details about harvests, such as specific road and plat location, contact information, and planned dates. The…

BREEZING INTO SUMMERTIME

…for public health and our environment. Clean air is important to human and ecosystem health, and at the Georgia Forestry Commission, we take pride in the tremendous air-cleaning services our…

NORTH GEORGIA BURN BAN TO BE LIFTED OCTOBER 1

…Richmond, Rockdale, Spalding, Troup, Twiggs, Upson, Walker and Walton. “The fall months offer better air quality for burning,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director and State Forester John Sabo. “Incoming hurricane-related…