Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021
…brown and yellow Yellow-poplar – slowly shifting from green to shades of brown and yellow Redbud – gradually fading to yellow Sourwood – vivid and deep reds Sumac – bright…
Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021
…poplar. Species specifics: Dogwood – primarily complete Birch – Yellow Birch Good/ River Birch Poor Yellow-poplar – Defoliated/Brown but past peak Sourwood – Bright Red / Burgundy Sumac – Bright…
Care For Your Community’s Trees
…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 Friend social media badge….
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…HEADQUARTERS 5645 Riggins Mill Road Dry Branch, GA 31020 1 (800) GA-TREES (428-7337) HOURS: 8AM – 4:30PM Monday – Friday Closed for State Holidays Macon Complex Headquarters Map Directions Assistance…
Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021
…as many species are at or surpassing peak. Overall color intensity will likely decrease in the coming week as leaves continue to drop. Species specifics: Dogwood – fading to maroon…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020
…is there is still plenty of foliage in transition and still plenty green so we should still see more color development in the coming days to the next 2-3 weeks….
Safety Reminders for Storm Debris Burning
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 13, 2023 As area residents continue cleaning up from recent severe weather, the Georgia Forestry Commission is issuing an important reminder. The burning of vegetative debris…
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
…leaves with vivid colors. Currently, overlooks and ridges are predominately composed of dull greens, maroons, and browns with very little yellow or red. Many of the trees are leafless, while…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 1, 2020
…of sumac and some scattered sassafras are showing reds and oranges. Yellows and golds are starting to come in on yellow poplars, and also with birches at higher elevations/ And…
Burn Permits and Notifications
…and other types of burning please call 1-800-GA-TREES (428-7337) for a permit. Additional steps for burning of machine piled natural vegetation and area burning Burning of debris generated by machine…
