Social & Cultural
…outdoor spaces with natural landscapes than in comparable plant-less spaces. Individuals and groups within communities with strong social cohesion and social capital experience many positive benefits. Helpful Resources Review studies,…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022
…diversity from overlooks remain strong. High leaf retention from various oak species, maple, hickory, beech, and sweetgum, continue to provide swaths of color. Areas predominantly composed of poplar have experienced…
Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022
…chestnut oak and white oak express yellow, gold, and brown colors. Most maples show intensive shades of orange but may also display bright yellow or deep red, depending on the…
Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021
…the red patches seen from overlooks and ridges. Hickory and poplar have made the most significant changes over the past week as they are beginning to display a mix of…
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia
…visible as tiny white cotton-like balls on the underside of hemlock needles. This “cotton” or wool is actually a waxy layer that protects the aphid and its eggs. HWA has…
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…for those services, and the products that come out of them, so we can properly compensate the landowner.” Growers are already under the gun. An over-abundance of trees from the…
Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia
In March 2022, the Entomological Society of America adopted the common name “spongy moth” as the common name for the invasive moth Lymantria dispar (formerly known as “gypsy moth”). We…
Reforestation
…Seedlings are available to the public on a first come-first serve basis. Orders can be delivered to and picked up at any GFC office across the state without additional charge….
Urban & Community Forestry
Healthy community and urban forests are integral to the lives of all Georgians. The Georgia Forestry Commission’s urban and community foresters help protect and promote Georgia’s urban forests by: Providing…
Special Committee Tackles Carbon Credit Tracking in Georgia
…place. “The Georgia Forestry Commission is proud to be facilitating this important effort,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “We’ve gathered an extraordinary group of subject experts who are…
