Georgia Forestry Commission Says Now is the Time to Order and Plant Trees
…fusiform rust-resistance. “The fast-growing advanced cycle loblolly, ‘Georgia Giants,’ have been very popular again this year,” Fields said, “along with the ‘Elite Straight Loblolly.’” The GFC also offers the most…
Callery Pear Information
Callery pear is one of the most rapidly-spreading invasive plants in the eastern U.S. This plant stems from cultivars of ornamental pears, most commonly the Bradford pear. Callery pear can have long thorns, and grows singly or in thick patches in old fields, roadsides, or forested areas.
Hurricane Cleanup Deadlines at Hand
…is June 30 for anyone with an FDMP contract to complete their authorized work,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “We expect a last-minute rush of completions and are…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020
…Richard Russel Scenic Highway, Dicks Creek Gap (US 76 between Clayton and Hiawassee) and GA 180 west of Wolf Pen Gap should make for a nice drive. Full color at…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 16, 2020
…color opportunity. South-facing slopes are showing a little more color also. Roadsides throughout the mountain counties are providing regular color. As in the last two weeks, the Richard Russel Scenic…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020
…Richard Russel Scenic Highway, Dicks Creek Gap (US 76 between Clayton and Hiawassee) and GA 180 west of Wolf Pen Gap.. Also this week, GA 60 north of Woody Gap…
