Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022
…with hints of orange. Hickory – Green with hints of brown. Estimated percentage of color change from green to date: 4% above 3000 feet and 2% below 3000 feet. The…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…break a work environment. At the GFC, we’re committed to constantly growing and striving to become the best versions of ourselves, both for each other and for the communities we…
GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
…Provided? You will need to complete a short self-assessment survey for your community that takes about 20 minutes to complete online. The survey helps us to determine what support is…
Community Resources
…owners and nonprofit organizations. Page on GFC Website Community Forestry Friend Program Application The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is rewarding communities and campuses implementing exemplary urban forestry programs with a…
Fall Leaf Watch Kickoff
…science behind leaf color change is remarkable. Autumn leaf color change, or “leaf senescence,” begins after the fall equinox, better known as the “first day of fall.” The shortening days…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 17th, 2021
…few maples are still showing some vivid colors of yellow and orange. Overall color intensity will likely decrease in the coming week as leaves continue to drop. Species specifics: Dogwood…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 16, 2020
…good reds/increasing in color Sassafras – Occasional saplings showing some reds and orange. Hickory – early stages with occasional trees showing some golden yellow Estimated percentage of color change from…
Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program
…and the Community Forestry Assistance Act of the 1990 Farm Bill, has allocated funding to the Georgia Forestry Commission for statewide distribution, in partnership with the Georgia Tree Council. To…
Community Forestry Assistance
…forestry programs, and promote the care of trees in communities throughout Georgia with emphasis on disadvantaged communities. In partnership with the Georgia Tree Council, the Georgia ReLeaf grant program offers…
Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
…Georgia Forestry Commission for back yard burn piles. (Permits are still required for agricultural and land-clearing burns). The change supports Georgians’ right to burn on their property, yet sets certain…
