Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021
…larger percentage of sweetgum are showing colors ranging from dull red and maroon to yellow and brown. Hickory continues to retain leaves displaying a range of vibrant yellows. Overall, total…
A Look Back at GFC in 2021
…regional events and a statewide event in Perry, GA to recognize this significant milestone in the agency’s 100-year history. Established four core values; Integrity, Respect and Equality, Be Responsible for…
Georgia’s Conservation Woodland Program
…Invasive Species Identification and Control. Here you’ll find additional documents and links about which forest health and invasive species issues occur throughout Georgia, how to identify them, and the proper…
Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022
…and red. Yellow poplar – beginning to show some yellow hues, but overall the dominant color is green. Dogwood and Sourwood – beginning to display some good hues of red/…
Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022
…bright yellow to dull bronze, gold or brown. Poplar is also at height and predominately bright yellow. However, it has suffered some leaf loss over the past week and continues…
Ecosystem Services
…formation, carbon sequestration, nutrient and waste recycling, and pollination Cultural Services: The educational, aesthetic, cultural heritage values of ecosystems, including tourism and recreation Traditionally, most ecosystem services are considered free…
The Season for Giving Thanks
By: Tim Lowrimore, GFC Director To my GFC colleagues, our customers, and the extended Georgia forestry family… Happy Thanksgiving, and thank you for another great year of working together! As…
International Leaders Visit a Privately-Held Property in Georgia to Learn About Sustainable Forestry and Community Resiliency
…estate planning and heirs property issues. As the group traveled through the property, they found a fully-intact snakeskin of an eastern coachwhip outside of a gopher tortoise burrow that DNR…
Building Healthy Forests for Birds
By Dottie Head, Birds Georgia January 5 is National Bird Day, a day designed to shine the spotlight on issues critical to the protection and survival of birds. Why should…
Urban & Community Forestry
…their community’s trees. Connecting communities and partners with qualified urban forestry consultants who help manage projects. Helping homeowners with storm planning, maintenance and management issues. Being ready to respond when…
