Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021
…vivid yellows, golds, and browns. Sassafras has also began shifting to shades of yellow, orange, and red. Select red maples are slowly making the transformation from green to differing shades…
My Experience as an Urban and Community Forestry Intern
…in an area and if the trees are being taken care of. When trees aren’t being supported through best management practices, the community foresters can offer technical assistance and advice…
Law Enforcement Warns About Fake Burn Permitting Scam
…burn permit may need to be obtained from local county or city officials/offices, based on local ordinances. “Law Enforcement has informed us that a rogue website is offering nationwide burn…
GFC Seedling Sales Open!
…sell out early, however, so it’s wise to get a jump start now. Once again, the Georgia Forestry Commission is offering genetically improved loblolly, slash and shortleaf pine seedlings. If…
The GFC Seedling Store is Open for Business!!
…your order and your check to Georgia Forestry Commission, 5645 Riggins Mill Road, Dry Branch, GA 31020. You can find out much more information on species offerings and descriptions HERE!…
THE GFC SEEDLING STORE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
…them up at GFC’s Flint River Nursery in Byromville. To place an order, visit our online store. You can find out much more information on species offerings and descriptions HERE!…
Rural Fire Defense Program
…provides the GFC with a backup force of equipment and trained people for emergency forest fire situations. RFD fire suppression units include: Super Fire Knocker Wildland Brush Slip-In Unit Mobile…
Wildfire Prevention
…has a staff meteorologist and provides online assistance with fire weather forecasts and fire safety information. Debris burning is Georgia’s #1 cause of wildfire. Debris burning accounts for over 50…
Ask The Arborist
…Our certified arborists offer timely, unbiased advice — free of charge. We’ll send your request to a certified arborist on our Sustainable Community Forestry Program staff. They’ll return their recommendations…
Tree Ordinances
…corridors, tree Selection and planting standards, design standards for trees plus more. PDF Sample Tree Ordiance This document provides an example of basic formatting and verbiage to include in a…
