Christmas Tree Vendor Directory

…Thu: 1PM-6PM Fri: 10AM-6PM Sat: 10AM-6PM Sun: 1PM-6PM Rahn Farms LLC Brad / Kelly Rahn 1647 Highway 21 North Springfield, GA, 31329 Phone: 912-213-3580 County: Effingham From Food Lion in…

Georgia Marks National Forest Products Week October 17-23

…have a heavy carbon footprint. Using mass timber drastically reduces carbon emissions caused by the extraction of raw materials and manufacture of structural steel and rebar as well as cement….

Economic

…centers, and be a food security solution. External Website Green Cities: Safe Streets his article surveys the research on roadside vegetation benefits, and the scientific evidence concerning city trees, and…

Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022

…should be in the foothills of mountains, sheltered mountain valleys, and elevations generally less than 2,000 feet. Species specifics: Maple – Yellow, orange, red, and fading in upper elevations. Yellow…

Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022

…Georgia Mountains has been one of the most vibrant and breathtaking in many years! The best locales for viewing fall color moving forward are in the foothills of the mountains,…

Benefits of Outdoor Exercise

…time, gatherings with friends, and a tempting array of food and drink. We all know that moderation is one of the keys to good health, and there’s another one we…

Think Trees for the Holidays

GFC rangers transported this 24-foot Georgia grown red cedar to the State Capitol for the Christmas season. Can you believe it? It’s “that time of year again!” The holiday season…

The GFC Seedling Store is Open for Business!!

…the seedlings available are several native oak species such as northern red oak and white oak, which provide food for wildlife, abundant shade, and beautiful seasonal colors. Many ornamental, flowering,…

CONCERNING SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE OUTLOOK FOR 2024

…into the trees. The SPB constructs winding egg galleries under the bark, effectively girdling the tree and destroying its conductive tissue that transports food throughout the tree. In addition, the…

Grant Funding Available for Urban and Community Forestry Management

…completely serving disadvantaged communities. Eligible projects will address staff and workforce development, technical assistance, storm readiness and resiliency, heat island mitigation, urban food forests, and urban wood utilization. For more…