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Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021

…colors. Northeast: This weekend should kick off significant changes, especially in higher elevations. Understory trees are exhibiting moderate to exceptional color. Sourwood is bright red in color, and the vast

Wildfire Prevention

…wildfires in Georgia from 2012 to the present. GFC Forecast Area Map (2018) Georgia is divided into ten areas for tracking fire weather forecast conditions. PDF Safety First For Landowners…

Landowner Resources

…forest. Contains species for North Georgia and South Georgia PDF Forecast Fire Danger Rating Daily updates for 24-hour fire danger forecast Page on GFC Website Forecast Fire Danger Rating for…

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)

…to South Carolina and East Tennessee. On December 15, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service published a final rule in the Federal Register that removes…

Digital Media Toolkit

TitleDescriptionDocument Type Branding Guidelines A PDF featuring a breakdown of GFC’s branding guidelines. PDF GFC Logo Black & White Transparent PNG of the GFC logo in black and white. GFC…

Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021

Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Fall color change in Northwest GA remains approximately one week behind last year. Many areas from 1500 to 3000 feet are currently at…

Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests

…boast world class recreational and cultural experiences. Key to this way of life is the state’s robust forest industry, which supports our economy, natural resources and recreational opportunities. In addition…

GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)

Northwest GA (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Peak color has passed in a majority of NW GA, as last week’s high winds and heavy rains encouraged the loss of the remaining…

Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021

…the red patches seen from overlooks and ridges. Hickory and poplar have made the most significant changes over the past week as they are beginning to display a mix of…