Pardon Our Smoke

…of catastrophic wildfire. Prescribed fire is a valued tool used by trained practitioners to improve ecological and silvicultural conditions. The Georgia Forestry Commission manages the permitting system for prescribed fire….

Fire Weather

…concentration. Estimate Prescribed Fire Smoke Impacts Track Georgia Wildfire Activity GFC’s Georgia Wildfire Public Viewer provides an interactive map that pinpoints wildfire activity throughout the state. This tool is directly…

National Project Learning Tree (PLT)

Project Learning Tree is an award-winning environmental education program designed for teachers and other educators, parents, and community leaders working with youth from preschool through grade 12. View trainings, curriculums, family activities and more.

Sirex Woodwasp in Georgia

…flyer capable of traveling almost 50 miles in one season, and now covers a good portion of NY and has migrated southward into Pennsylvania, and northward into Canada. Trapping surveys…

Caring for your Trees: Proper Watering

…trees are transplanted, they can experience “transplant shock.” It is critical to water newly planted trees during the establishment phase to promote root growth, mitigate issues related to heat stress,…

GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 1, 2020

All signs are pointing to a great leaf season, and it has begun! Reds and orange of Sourwood and Blackgum looking toward Tray Mountain from Brasstown Subtle changes in greens…

GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)

…leaves with vivid colors. Currently, overlooks and ridges are predominately composed of dull greens, maroons, and browns with very little yellow or red. Many of the trees are leafless, while…

Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021

…species to show the most significant changes in color as it has already transformed from green to a mix of dull and deep reds while red maple is close behind….