GFC Leaf Watch: October 16, 2020
…last two weeks, the Richard Russel Scenic Highway, Dicks Creek Gap (US 76 between Clayton and Hiawassee) and GA 180 west of Wolf Pen Gap should make for nice drives….
GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020
…good continuation of color. Hickory have become much more prevalent with golden yellows now common. Understory and roadside sassafras are offering nice yellows, reds, and oranges. Many early-changing birches continue…
Local Forester Named GFC 2020 Forester of the Year
…given annually to a GFC Forest Management professional whose outstanding performance advances GFC’s mission to provide leadership, service, and education in the protection and conservation of Georgia’s forest resources “Stephen…
New Report Shows Continued Growth for Forestry in Georgia
…includes all service and manufacturing activity related to the growth, harvesting and use of forest materials in Georgia. In 2019, urban and community forestry companies created and supported more than…
Spring Tree Care
…a twice-weekly regime. If two or more inches of rain are received in a week, supplemental water is likely not needed. Check this fact sheet for more information: How to…
Think safety before starting a burn.
…machine-piled vegetation and area burning (land clearing, burning off understory or acreage), call your local GFC county office at https://gatrees.org/about/county-contacts/. Standard fire emergency tools include shovels, water and a cellphone,…
Storm Timber Impact Assessment Report
The National Weather Service (NWS) determined an EF-4 tornado crossed Heard, Coweta, and Fayette Counties in the late hours of March 25, 2021 and into the early hours of March 26, 2021. The tornado touched down at approximately 11:37 PM EDT, west of Franklin, Georgia, ending at approximately 12:30 AM EDT just north of Peachtree City, Georgia
Homeowner help for managing Tornado / Storm damaged trees
…hire a tree service Is my tree safe Leaning trees Lightning struck trees Pruning Decision Guide The Homeowners role Tree risk management Tree roots driveways and sidewalks What it costs…
March Tornado Timber Damage Totals Nearly $3 Million
…forests.” The report documents the National Weather Service determination that the storm initially touched down west of Franklin at approximately 11:37 PM EDT and ended about an hour later at…
North Georgia Burn Ban Helps Boost Air Quality
…GaTrees.org or by calling the local office of the GFC. “Georgia’s 25 million acres of forestland serve a giant air purifier,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “We can…
