Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022

…diversity from overlooks remain strong. High leaf retention from various oak species, maple, hickory, beech, and sweetgum, continue to provide swaths of color. Areas predominantly composed of poplar have experienced…

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

…during the storm but some Yellows persist Yellow-poplar – The existing roadside color was lost during storm. However, some green poplar now beginning to transition to Yellow/Gold…. Redbud – becoming…

Timber Products

…walnut Honeys from sourwood, tulip poplar, and tupelo trees are popular both for food and medicinal value. Shiitake Mushrooms – they grow from spore innoculum plugs implanted in oak or…

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…

Community Forestry Assistance

…forestry programs, and promote the care of trees in communities throughout Georgia with emphasis on disadvantaged communities. In partnership with the Georgia Tree Council, the Georgia ReLeaf grant program offers…

Trees Across Georgia (TAG) Grant Program

…promote the care of trees in communities throughout Georgia with emphasis on disadvantaged communities. The USDA Forest Service, authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act and the Community Forestry Assistance Act…

GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020

…Burgundy Birch – Yellow Yellow-poplar – Yellow/Gold… most of the early turners have dropped leaves but still some yellow poplar to develop yet. Redbud – becoming more prominent with yellows…

Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022

…with hints of red. Poplar – Faint traces of yellow and brown. Maple – Faint hints of red and yellow. Sourwood – hints of red and yellow. Sassafras – Green…

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…