Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021
…City. Drop down into Chattanooga via Ochs Hwy / 58. Then take Hwy 193 back to Hwy 136. North Central GA: Maple and birch trees are leading color change in…
Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia
…or damaged (not related to normal wear and tear) items will be invoiced along with the daily rental rate. Additionally, if you have a completed Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) for…
North GA Burn Ban to be Lifted October 1
…can be found at GaTrees.org/burn-permits-and-notifications/. Separate notification procedures are required of practitioners conducting prescribed burns. For more information about safe burning and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022
…within hardwood dominant areas across North Georgia. Trees are beginning to drop their leaves as the annual foliage cycle progresses. The area has had sufficient rainfall over the summer, and…
Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
…has been associated with cardiovascular risk. Studies have shown that walking outdoors with exposure to trees has decreased self-reported stress/anxiety. The Georgia Forestry Commission is part of a forestry group…
The GFC Seedling Store is Open for Business!!
…The term “southern yellow pine” refers primarily to longleaf, shortleaf, slash, and loblolly pine trees. The GFC’s Flint River Nursery grows improved selections of loblolly, slash, and shortleaf pines. High…
Georgia Forestry Forum Podcast
Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! This is a podcast that explores trees and forests – the rich and renewable resources – and the innumerable benefits we humans get from…
PLT and Me!
…research-based information by assessing and identifying local needs. Having a personal interest in environment-related topics and wanting to expose the youth in my community to natural resource education, I completed…
THE GFC SEEDLING STORE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
…The term “southern yellow pine” refers primarily to longleaf, shortleaf, slash, and loblolly pine trees. The GFC’s Flint River Nursery grows improved selections of loblolly, slash, and shortleaf pines. High…
Pre-Suppression Firebreaks
…firebreaks be two times the width of the expected height of the flames. GFC provides the service of plowing pre-suppression firebreaks to landowners. Plowing is scheduled on a first come,…
