GFC Leaf Watch
…The amount of pigments 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…
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 October 20th, 2021
…have combined to give the look and feel of fall for Northeast Georgia. While the birches, poplars, and sycamores have all but completed their fall showing, other species like dogwood,…
Georgia’s Family Forest Landowners – 2021
Georgia’s forestry sector annually contributes about $36 billion to the state’s economy. Family forest landowners own 57% of forestlands in the state. These forestlands not only provide round wood for…
Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021
Northwest GA (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Foliage color change is steadily progressing and is most visible in areas above 2000 feet. Sourwood and blackgum continue to provide a majority of…
Carbon Sequestration Archive
TitleDescriptionDocument Type Georgia Carbon Sequestration Public Hearings – Statesboro 2007 Creation of Georgia’s Carbon Sequestration Registry included a public review process of proposed draft protocol documents and presentations. This is…
Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021
…Lookout Mountain and Fort Mountain are showing similar characteristics in color as many species are at or approaching peak. Rain and wind intensity throughout the coming week will be the…
Timber Harvest Notifications
…Harvesting Notification Requirements In compliance with legislation that updated OCGA 12-6-24, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) will launch an easy-to-use, statewide harvest notification website, which will replace county-by-county notifications. The…
Arbor Day Foundation Georgia Tree Planting Program
…for payment (seedling invoice, planting invoice, map). Once tree planting has been completed, the landowner will submit necessary invoices and the tree planting map to the local GFC forester. A…
West Central Georgia Rx Burn Initiative Cost Share
…on increasing bobwhite quail and gopher tortoise habitats. Click this link to view the FY24 flyer on Applicant’s Information Guidelines. Click here if you would like to complete an application….
