Autumn Leaves Flyer
Shorter days and cooler nights start a precise clockwork of physical and chemical interactions within leaf cells bringing forests ablaze with color as they prepare for winter dormancy. In response to certain environmental stimuli, leaf pigments begin to reveal themselves in the leaves of Georgia’s deciduous trees. The amount of pigments in trees depends on the tree species, soil composition, and other environmental components.
10/7/21 Leaf Watch Report
Cooler nights, sunny days, and adequate rainfall are signaling the beginning of the fall foliage season. Trees are on track to display vivid changes in color over the next four weeks.
Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021
…holds true, next week should bring about rapid changes with bright sunny days and cool nights. Peak time below 3000’ elevation should occur the last week of October and into…
Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021
…Lookout Mountain and Fort Mountain are showing similar characteristics in color as many species are at or approaching peak. Rain and wind intensity throughout the coming week will be the…
Forests Continue to Grow Georgia’s Economy
…that provides or is a part of so many of the everyday items we use.” The Enterprise Innovation Institute at the Georgia Institute of Technology produces the annual report, which…
Forest, Farm, and Homeowners: Address Heirs Property, Unlock Your Wealth, and Mitigate Natural Disasters
Join us on Thursday, June 16th from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. for a free webinar via Zoom. This webinar will cover: What is heirs’ property and how is it created?…
DMSF FY25 11569 Palmetto Berry Sale
County: Brantley & Ware
Location: Dixon Memorial State Forest
Deadline: 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 7th, 2024
Bid Process Contact & Sale Area Contact: Matthew Mrizek, GFC, at 478-283-3881
Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
County: Walker
Location: Crockford-Pigeon Mt WMA
Deadline: 11:30 A.M. on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024
Bid Process Contact: Ben Hammond, GFC, at 706-612-3729
Sale Area Contact: Ryan Hurley, GA DNR, at 404-844-6444
USFS GNA Turkey Neck FY25
County: Oglethorpe County
Location: USFS GNA Turkey Neck
Deadline: 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 19th, 2024
Bid Process Contact: Ben Hammond, GFC, at 706-612-3729
My Internship Experience Working with GFC State Lands
Guest Blog by Jason Rucker UAS Flight Ops Intern My name is Robert “Jason” Rucker, and this summer, I was an intern with the Georgia Forestry Commission’s State Lands Department….
