10/7/21 Leaf Watch Report

Cooler nights, sunny days, and adequate rainfall are signaling the beginning of the fall foliage season. Trees are on track to display vivid changes in color over the next four weeks.

Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021

…schedule compared to the previous year. Species highlights: Sourwood – mostly green but showing hints of red in higher elevation Sassafras – fading to yellow with hints of red Sweetgum…

Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021

…holds true, next week should bring about rapid changes with bright sunny days and cool nights. Peak time below 3000’ elevation should occur the last week of October and into…

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. 

Why Choose a Live Christmas Tree?

Guest blog – by Matthew Gay, Gays Christmas Tree Farm, Augusta GA., GA Christmas Tree Association It’s that time of year when we’re all getting ready for the holiday season….

Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp

…one when he was a kid and wanted today’s youth to have the same opportunity he had at their age. With the help of some of his good friends who…

COGONGRASS: IF YOU SEE IT, REPORT IT!

…with an average of 100 new locations annually, with a record of 156 new cogongrass locations reported in 2021. The second part of the program is eradication. Eradication is completed…

Benefits of Outdoor Exercise

…physical activity, Dr. Kimberly Champney accepted our invitation to write this relevant blog. It’s time for the holidays, and chances are your calendar is filling up with opportunities for family…

The Season for Giving Thanks

…we approach the Thanksgiving holiday and begin celebrating with our families and friends over the next few days, I’m reaching out to personally thank you for helping the GFC celebrate…