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Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022

…these species comprise a small percentage of forest composition outside low-lying areas. However, with the expected precipitation for Wednesday/Thursday, we should see enough rain to take the stress off the…

Georgia Marks National Forest Products Week October 17-23

…attributes which fans of Mother Nature might say are priceless. For more information about the many benefits of forestland in Georgia and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….

Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022

…colors. Bell Mountain Park offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the fantastic scenery of Lake Chatuge in the valley below. If you continue East on U.S. HWY 76,…

Georgia’s Forest Action Plan

Community Forestry Program Alliance for Community Trees American Society of Landscape Architects (Georgia Chapter) Arborguard Tree Specialists Association of County Commissioners of Georgia Athens-Clarke County Landscape Division Atlanta Regional Commission…

Prescribed Fire Advisories

…Ryan Meckel (470) 352-5077 March 9, 2020 Chattooga, Floyd and Polk Floyd Park (706) 857-0826 March 9, 2020 Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Fannin Alan Earhart (423) 366-8118 March 8, 2020…

Pine Bark Beetles

…H-shaped and radiate out from a central chamber (Figure 6). Black turpentine beetle galleries are short, small, D- or fan-shaped and cause very little damage to the tree. Figure 5:…

Five-Year Plan

…and enhance Georgia’s community forests. The plan guides the strategic direction of the Georgia Forestry Commission Sustainable Community Forestry Program and Georgia Urban Forest Council Vision Citizens, policy-makers and managers…

Grant Funding Available for Urban and Community Forestry Management

…information visit https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/trees-across-georgia-tag-grant-program/. Information webinar on September 7; register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7474266073729320281 Eligible recipients are communities, non-profits, and schools. APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 27, 2023. GA ReLeaf- in partnership with the GA…

Water Quality & BMPs

…Highlights The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has completed its 2021 Forestry BMP Implementation Survey covering 260 randomly selected sites statewide. PDF 2021 BMP Survey Results Report Results of Georgia’s 2021…