Timber Sales & Harvest Advice

…the type of sale, Best Management Practices (BMP) compliance, length of contract, damage penalties and harvest restrictions. Things to Consider When looking to sell your timber, make sure to consider…

SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FORESTERS #1 FOR AREA FIRE PROTECTION

…teamwork,’” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore, “and these men and women personify that motto. They’re expert wildland firefighters and prevention experts and have additional capabilities from machinery repair…

Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022

composition. Species specifics: Maple – Red and yellow. Yellow poplar – Yellow and brown. Sumac – Red fading. Beech – Some yellowing. Dogwood – Red and burgundy. Sourwood – Red…

Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021

…week. Species specifics: Dogwood – Red / Burgundy Birch – Sparse Yellow Yellow-poplar – Bare Redbud-Red Sourwood – Red / Burgundy Sumac – muted Reds Maple –Reds/yellows Beech-Yellows Oak –…

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 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…

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…

GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020

…Species specific: Dogwood – Red/Burgundy Birch – Yellow Yellow-poplar – Yellow/Gold Redbud – Yellow Sourwood – Red / Burgundy Sumac – Bright Reds Maple – Muted to Bright Reds Beech…

GFC Leaf Watch: October 16, 2020

…across the region are in various stages of fading greens but with color getting more involved each day. Species specific: Dogwood – Red / Burgundy Birch – Yellow Yellow-poplar –…

GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020

…just beginning to turn. Species-specific: Dogwood – Red / Burgundy Birch – Yellow Yellow-poplar – Yellow/Gold Sourwood – Red / Burgundy Sumac – Bright Reds Maple – Muted to Bright…