Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
…is a little more evident in the eastern part of the state first and then progress westward. You will also see more differences in Northern facing slopes before other aspects….
Forest Agency Strengthens Regional Focus
…landowners across the state. Region Managers will manage all aspects of agency business in their regions and will serve on the GFC’s Executive Leadership Team. The new Region Managers are:…
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Certified Tree Professionals
Tree care should always be provided by a certified arborist. Arborists are trained in the identification, diagnosis and care of trees. They understand how to provide proper tree care safely….
Resources
Search by Keyword or Filter by Topic Click here to filter by topic… Hurricane Helene2023 Leaf Watch ReportsGFC Media ToolkitTAG Grant Program ResourcesGFC Leaf Watch Reports Archive — 2021 Leaf…
Fire Prevention & Suppression
Under Senate Bill 119, Georgia code section 12-6-90 was changed to eliminate the notification requirement to the GFC of one’s intention to burn hand-piled natural debris. The law supports Georgians’…
Forest Legacy & Conservation Easements
…forest uses such as timber harvesting and wildlife management. Important aspects of the program include: Landowners may continue to own their land or sell it to someone who wants undeveloped…
Water Quality & BMPs
…swamps and other land uses that may have similar operational aspects. External Website Ongoing Silviculture In Bottomland Hardwoods PDF Learn, Plan, Act GFC and the Southern Group of State Foresters…
Fire Weather
Monitor Wildfire Conditions The GFC Fire Weather System provides area fire weather forecasts. The state is divided into ten forecast areas to provide the most accurate local information. View Fire…
Pre-Suppression Firebreaks
Firebreaks are areas that are cleaned of fuels and reduced to mineral soil. They are created by using special equipment and hand tools to form trenches or harrows. GFC recommends…
