Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022
…browns, the oaks are beginning to take the main stage for color. The oaks are likely within their peak in the next two weeks. Overall this weekend should blend both…
The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire
GFC Guest blog by Michael Courey, Towns Co. Firewise Coalition leader Many people long to leave hectic, high intensity lifestyles in large metropolitan urban areas and retreat to calmer, less…
Urban & Community Forestry
Healthy community and urban forests are integral to the lives of all Georgians. The Georgia Forestry Commission’s urban and community foresters help protect and promote Georgia’s urban forests by: Providing…
Natural Disaster Recovery
…map out the damage that occurred throughout the state. There were 33 tornado touchdowns, with seven of the tornadoes causing timber damage that required an assessment. PDF County Extension Offices…
Community Wildfire Protection Plan
…Tift CWPP -2018 PDF Toombs CWPP -2019 PDF Towns CWPP -2018 PDF Treutlen CWPP -2019 PDF Troup CWPP -2017 PDF Turner County CWPP 2023 PDF Twiggs CWPP -2017 PDF Union…
Timber Products
…central and South Georgia. Georgia Forestry Commission management foresters and GIS foresters helped assess and map out the damage that occurred throughout the state. There were 33 tornado touchdowns, with…
Community Forestry Assistance
…program also works with the Green Infrastructure Center to assist cities, towns, universities, and regional commissions in providing technical support with mapping, tree inventories, code audits, and management plans. Support…
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)
The urbanization of the rural landscape has resulted in challenges for protecting not only natural resources, but also homes and people. Communities in the WUI are at risk of catastrophic…
Tree Ordinances
Some ordinances apply only to street trees, while others apply to all public and privately owned trees. Many communities adopt tree ordinances when citizens perceive an immediate need to protect…
Economic
…Cities: Good Health Metro nature – including trees, parks, gardens, and natural areas – enhance quality of life in cities and towns. The experience of nature improves human health and…
