GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020
…shades of greens that are getting lighter, we are seeing more punctuations of color in the bright reds of maple and sourwood, and yellows and golds of the yellow poplar….
GFC Leaf Watch: October 16, 2020
…red maple, sourwood, sumac, and blackgum are among the species most affected by the rain. Though some of the most vivid colors from last week have disappeared; hickory, poplar, birch,…
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
…others are showing light and dull colors. There is the occasional patch of red due to late changing sourwood, blackgum, and maple; but these vivid colors are rare. Though much…
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…
Doing Business in Georgia
…be substantial. Georgia’s workforce is young, well-educated, and growing rapidly. People Over 100,000 people move to the state each year, making Georgia the 8th fastest-growing state in the U.S. (2010…
Environmental
…importantly, trees produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide. Studies show one acre of trees produces enough oxygen for 18 people every day. According to American Forests, the forests in Atlanta…
Social & Cultural
…within which people come together, social interactions occur (that include people from different backgrounds), and relationships or partnerships take form. Read this briefing for research studies. External Website Green Cities:…
Student Resources
…identification, fire protection, forest products and the people who manage these resources in Georgia’s vast forests. It was founded in 1988 by Billy Lancaster and is sponsored by the Georgia…
Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021
…reds Sumac – bright red Maple – dull reds Birch – mostly green with brown edges Oak – green slowly fading to brown with occasional reds Blackgum – shifting a…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…skills. Summer is also a time for them to explore topics that interest them. Allowing youth to engage in a combination of structured and unstructured activities as simple as outdoor…
