Georgia’s Forest Action Plan
…Community Forestry Program Alliance for Community Trees American Society of Landscape Architects (Georgia Chapter) Arborguard Tree Specialists Association of County Commissioners of Georgia Athens-Clarke County Landscape Division Atlanta Regional Commission…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020
…this week by the birches. Many yellow poplars are currently shedding leaves with leaf showers common along your drive. However, there is still a solid population of poplar that are…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 16, 2020
…last two weeks, the Richard Russel Scenic Highway, Dicks Creek Gap (US 76 between Clayton and Hiawassee) and GA 180 west of Wolf Pen Gap should make for nice drives….
GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020
…from i75. Turn left on Hwy 157 on top of lookout mountain (Or continue on Hwy 157 to go to Cloudland Canyon). Turn left on Daughtery Gap Rd to come…
Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021
…schedule compared to the previous year. Species highlights: Sourwood – mostly green but showing hints of red in higher elevation Sassafras – fading to yellow with hints of red Sweetgum…
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 October 05, 2022
…Route 17, South of Hiawassee, is showcasing some significant signs of fall colors from birch, maple, sourwood, and dogwood. Northeast GA: These bright sunny days and cool nights contribute to…
Five-Year Plan
…and enhance Georgia’s community forests. The plan guides the strategic direction of the Georgia Forestry Commission Sustainable Community Forestry Program and Georgia Urban Forest Council Vision Citizens, policy-makers and managers…
Grant Funding Available for Urban and Community Forestry Management
…information visit https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/trees-across-georgia-tag-grant-program/. Information webinar on September 7; register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7474266073729320281 Eligible recipients are communities, non-profits, and schools. APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 27, 2023. GA ReLeaf- in partnership with the GA…
Water Quality & BMPs
…Highlights The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has completed its 2021 Forestry BMP Implementation Survey covering 260 randomly selected sites statewide. PDF 2021 BMP Survey Results Report Results of Georgia’s 2021…
