Champion Trees
Nominate a Tree Search Trees A champion tree is defined as the largest known tree of a particular species. To be considered, a tree must meet all of the following…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022
…due to leaf loss over the next few days. Leaf retention has been good this season due to the lack of heavy rainfall and wind; however, this weather pattern has…
GFC Leaf Watch
…on GFC Website 9-27-23 Leaf Watch Report Page on GFC Website exclamation-circle No resources found- please try another search term. Leaf Watch Report Archives Resources and Publications TitleDescriptionDocument Type Don’t…
GFC Tracking Palmetto Berry Thieves
…The Georgia Forestry Commission is working with local authorities to track illegal harvesters who are canvassing forestland in search of the in-season berries. Arrests have been made by both Georgia…
Forest Health
…beetle, Xyleborus glabratus, apparently introduced from Asia in solid wood packing material into the Port of Savannah. Since 2003, laurel wilt has caused massive mortality of redbay (Persea borbonia) trees…
Fall Leaf Watch Kickoff
…of gratitude, with an enhanced appreciation for Mother Nature and human connection – and who’s not feeling those emotions right now? The fall foliage season is upon us and the…
Reforestation
…Georgia landowners for reforestation, beautification and wildlife habitat. GFC begins processing orders on July 1 for the following planting season (in Georgia, planting season is from December through March 1)….
GFC Seedling Sales Open!
The calendar may say summer, but we’re already thinking about the cool winter planting season ahead! Georgia Forestry Commission seedling sales begin today, July 1, so it’s time to peruse…
Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021
…will likely shorten the season, but increase the intensity of coloration. Below freezing temperatures later in the week in higher elevations will bring the growing season to a close. Due…
Why Choose a Live Christmas Tree?
…throughout the holiday season. Nothing smells better than a live Christmas tree! Once the season is over, live trees can be recycled for mulch or disposed of in the landfills,…
