GFC Leaf Watch: October 16, 2020

…yellow with brown edges Oak – green slowly fading to brown and yellow Blackgum – shifting to orange and red Sassafras – slowly fading to yellow Sweetgum – fading to…

Final Leaf Watch Report for November 17th, 2021

…and yellow with occasional maroon Blackgum – leaf loss Sassafras – dull brown Sweetgum – maroon and brown Hickory –remaining leaves of yellow and brown Estimated percentage of color change…

GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020

…is there is still plenty of foliage in transition and still plenty green so we should still see more color development in the coming days to the next 2-3 weeks….

GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 1, 2020

…or yellow. Red maple, sumac, and blackgum are primarily responsible for the faint patches of red while hickory and poplar are providing small hints of yellow. Sweetgum also provides a…

Ask The Arborist

…and mites. Generally, galls are not life threatening to trees, but there are recommended steps to control the growth. PDF Gummosis in Trees Gummosis is a common infection found on…

Leaf Watch Report October 7th, 2021

…changes in color over the next four weeks. Overlooks and ridges are still predominately green with sparse patches of red and yellow. Above 1500 feet, a small percentage of blackgum,

Timber Products

…productive use, often in commercial applications. Gum – the extraction of the raw fluid, or resin, from pines trees, predominantly slash and longleaf pines. Resin – the source of rosin…

Care For Your Community’s Trees

…GFC Website Community Forestry Friend Program Application The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is rewarding communities and campuses implementing exemplary urban forestry programs with a Community Forestry Friend social media badge….

GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program

…Provided? You will need to complete a short self-assessment survey for your community that takes about 20 minutes to complete online. The survey helps us to determine what support is…