Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022
…these species comprise a small percentage of forest composition outside low-lying areas. However, with the expected precipitation for Wednesday/Thursday, we should see enough rain to take the stress off the…
GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…and successfully communicate a vision of leadership in establishing and maintaining a successful top level forestry organization; Ability to work effectively with legislative and executive branches of state government; Demonstrated…
Community Resources
…owners and nonprofit organizations. Page on GFC Website Community Forestry Friend Program Application The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is rewarding communities and campuses implementing exemplary urban forestry programs with a…
Educator Resources
…the urban forestry community already knows — that trees have a positive impact on human health. Check out research on why Healthy Trees make Healthy Lives. External Website Making the…
Forest Biomass
…used in Georgia result in large volumes of wasted wood and bark in the tops and branches of trees harvested for their stem wood. These tops and branches are often…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020
…good continuation of color. Hickory have become much more prevalent with golden yellows now common. Understory and roadside sassafras are offering nice yellows, reds, and oranges. Many early-changing birches continue…
Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021
…have combined to give the look and feel of fall for Northeast Georgia. While the birches, poplars, and sycamores have all but completed their fall showing, other species like dogwood,…
Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021
…of red are becoming less vibrant. Yellow poplar has also made significant changes as nearly all of their leaves have dropped resulting in patches with little to no color. A…
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…
My Firewise Experience
…the tasks needed for the project. Some of the tasks were completing an online fire safety course, attending a Firewise community meeting in Hiawassee, completing a Firewise risk assessment of…
