About the Tree City USA Program
The Tree City USA program has been greening up cities and towns across America since 1976. It is a nationwide movement that provides the framework necessary for communities to manage and expand their public trees. Learn more.
Sirex Woodwasp in Georgia
A non-native woodwasp, Sirex noctilio, was detected in New York (NY) in 2005 and likely entered a port via solid wood packing material in cargo. This insect is native to…
Forestry Considered Critical Workforce Under “Shelter in Place” Executive Order
…information on the key components of the Executive Order for the forestry community in Georgia. Below are a few key facts from the order: The Executive Order and supporting memo…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020
Northeast Sunny days and cool nights are doing their work… While tree canopies across most of the ridges and slopes in NE GA continue to be a sea of various…
Think safety before starting a burn.
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
Educating future generation of decision-makers and others about the importance of our natural resources
Written by Chelsea York | Education Conservation Coordinator Back-to-school time is well underway, and though the traditional school bus and in-class learning model has changed, the season still signifies a…
GFC Leaf Watch
…in trees depends on the tree species, soil composition, and other environmental components. PDF NTG Fall Color Supplement These are generally considered the fall colors during peak season. Habitat, weather,…
Autumn Leaves Flyer
Shorter days and cooler nights start a precise clockwork of physical and chemical interactions within leaf cells bringing forests ablaze with color as they prepare for winter dormancy. In response to certain environmental stimuli, leaf pigments begin to reveal themselves in the leaves of Georgia’s deciduous trees. The amount of pigments in trees depends on the tree species, soil composition, and other environmental components.
Learn about Fall Foliage
Learn about how leaves change colors in the fall with Chelsea York, our Conservation Education Coordinator.
“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…
