Spring Tree Care
By Seth Hawkins, GFC Urban Forest Specialist Springtime is here and with longer days and warmer temperatures at hand, trees are waking up for the growing season. Trees’ water needs…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020
…We lost a little ground but there is still color to be found and more developing.” Northwest GA (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Over the past week, color change in elevations…
GA Forestry Report: April Tornadoes Cause $3 Million+ In Damages
…on April 12 and 13. A total of 30 tornadoes produced an estimated $3,692,960 in timber damage across 5,218 acres in 31 Georgia counties. The report, “Timber Impact Assessment, April…
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…
Cogongrass in Georgia
Click here to view the latest video on Cogongrass! Cogongrass, Imperata cylindrica (L.), is considered the seventh worst weed in the world and is listed as a federal noxious weed…
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Fire Prevention & Suppression
…and Preventing Forest Fires Early detection is key to effective fire suppression. When a fire emergency occurs, GFC rangers have the equipment and training needed to fight even the toughest…
Tree Seedlings
…from GFC? Yes. GFC does not withhold the best genetic material for planting on its own forestland. The very best seedlings are available to the public on a first come-first…
Georgia Gets Growing with Tree-planting Grants
…of today – and tomorrow.” Projects chosen for funding range from training high school youth in urban forestry and invasive plant removal to establishing an in-town native food forest and…
High Fire Danger Impacts Outdoor Burning
…Commission is urging everyone to follow established procedures and exercise extreme caution when using fire outside. “There’s a five step fire danger system used nationally, and right now Georgia is…
