Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022

drive: Route 1: Take Hwy 136 from I75 to Hwy 341. Turn left on Hwy 341 / Hog Jawl Road. Continue on Hog Jawl through Mountain Cove Farms and up…

Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021

…still be on schedule for early November. Scenic North Central drive: Higher elevation drives like GA 180 around Brasstown Bald will give some nice overlooks. GA 180 from Vogel State…

Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021

…early November. Suggested scenic drive: The areas around Brasstown Bald and Richard Russell Scenic Hwy are the most colorful drives in the region. Highway 180 has good roadside vistas and…

GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020

…Higher elevation drives continue to provide the best color. Roadsides throughout the mountain counties are providing regular color. The standby drives continue to provide some of the best opportunities including…

GFC Leaf Watch: October 16, 2020

…time below 3000’ elevation should still be on schedule for the last week of October and into early November. Scenic NE drive: Higher elevation drives continue to provide the best…

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…

Ask The Arborist

…Forestry Commission, and while our community foresters are International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborists, their expertise mainly pertains to trees commonly found in Georgia. Note: GFC email serves cannot accept…

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…

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…

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…