Community Forestry Assistance
…to $5,000 in funding to plant trees to create healthier, shaded playground areas on elementary school campuses. This funding is available to elementary schools, PTAs, and community groups. GFC’s U&CF…
Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022
…elevations from mid-late October and lower elevations from late October to early November. Scenic NC Drive: State Route 180 via U.S. 19 South of Blairsville, on the way to Brasstown…
Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022
…changes at all elevations, as it has already transformed from green to a mix of dull reds and yellows. Sumac within the understory has recently begun displaying a variety of…
Care For Your Community’s Trees
…PDF eLearn Urban Forestry (eXtension Campus) eLearn Urban Forestry is a distance-learning program for beginning urban foresters and allied professionals. These include foresters, natural resource planners, landscape architects, city officials…
Making the Shade Program
Many elementary schools do not have enough trees on the school’s campus, especially in the playground area. Strategically planted trees provide many benefits. Trees keep children healthy by: Reducing surface…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022
…be close to a week left for viewing before things begin looking bare in this elevation. Elevations below 3,000 feet are right at peak with great coloration amongst oaks, maples,…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020
…Georgia’s highest elevations (2000’+) continue to represent the greatest color opportunities currently but this week saw more developing change across mid-elevation locations (1000’-2000’) and the next two weeks should see…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020
…Estimated percentage of color change from green to date: Above 3000’, 5 – 30%; Below 3000’, 5% or less Peak time below 3000’ elevation should still be on schedule for…
Health & Recreational
Physical inactivity and obesity are on the rise. The majority of Americans are not active enough and do not meet suggested daily standards of moderate activity to reduce risk factors…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 17th, 2021
…to 136. Northeast: In mid to higher elevations (2000’ +) the majority of species have surpassed peak and only a few are exhibiting color. Below that, roadsides and field perimeters…
