Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021
…Leaving Vogel, take 180 to Suches. The roads around Amicalola Falls State Park are showing some nice color. Northeast GA: All species in elevations above 2000 feet are showing great…
SMOKEY BEAR & KEVIN BACON SAY “PLAY IT SAFE” WITH WILDFIRES
…the 11 applications submitted by communities within Georgia, five were successful in their bid for CWDG funding, totaling more than $1.1 million to invest in their wildfire risk awareness, planning,…
Wildfire Risk High as July Fourth Holiday Approaches
…could succumb to embers scattered by a simple stirring of the coals. It’s wise to keep water on hand to quell flare ups and spreading flames, along with a cell…
Making your Home more Energy Efficient – by Planting Trees
…to the long-term success of your energy conservation project and can raise your property value by up to five percent. Safety precautions and planting tips can be found at gatrees.org/resources…
Biology and Management of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in the Eastern U.S.
Hemlock trees in eastern forests are late successional tree species that provide shade for the forest understory. Globally, there are ten hemlock species, with populations located in Asia and eastern and western North America12. Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) and Carolina hemlock (Tsuga caroliniana) grow in the eastern U.S. These trees have great ecological and cultural value in forests. However, the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (Adelges tsugae or HWA) is decimating hemlock populations throughout much of the trees’ native range, altering landscapes, and threatening these iconic tree species in both rural and urban areas.
GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
…considered disadvantaged on CEJST, you may not need to provide a match, although a time commitment as described above will still be required for successful completion of the project. Non-disadvantaged…
Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022
…However, from now through the upcoming weekend should provide great fall colors in lower to middle elevations in the mountains. Scenic NC Drive: 1) Georgia State Route 180 from Suches…
Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Start by Recycling Your Tree
…has become a widespread environmental tradition in Georgia. Thanks to partners such as The Georgia Forestry Commission, The Home Depot, The Davey Tree Expert Company, 11 Alive, Ferry Morse Seed…
A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore
…safety campaign, ‘Safety is our Anchorpoint’. While not always a quick and easy initiative, we know providing workplace efficiencies for our employees is critical. We have successfully begun improving processes…
South Georgia Landscape Restoration Cost Share Project
…a payment of up to $5,000.00 for successful completion of one or more of the following practices on privately owned forested lands: herbicide applications, mowing, mulching, thinning for habitat improvement,…
