Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…plants are important hosts for protein-rich native insects, like caterpillars, which nesting birds need to feed their growing chicks. More than 96 percent of land birds feed insects to their…
Forest Agency Strengthens Regional Focus
…work together to protect and conserve our state’s rich forest resources, this new management team will be leading the way for healthy, sustainable forests that keep Georgia the #1 forestry…
Leaf Watch Report for November 8th, 2023
Northeast Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NE GA Week 6 11-8-2023 Cornelia City Park, Habersham County Fire Tower Mountain, Habersham County Richard B. Russell Recreation Area, Habersham County North…
GFC Director Lowrimore Named One of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders
…innovation, which will continue to support societal demands for sustainable solutions in construction, aviation, electric vehicle batteries, and other businesses. Lowrimore is a strong leader for the GFC, embracing the…
North GA Burn Ban to be Lifted October 1
…Douglas, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, Heard, Henry, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Peach, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Richmond,…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted
…Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Peach, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Richmond, Rockdale, Spalding, Troup, Twiggs, Upson, Walker and Walton. “The Georgia Forestry Commission recognizes the desire for people to utilize fire…
North Georgia Burn Ban Beginning May 1 Boosts Air Quality
…Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Peach, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Richmond, Rockdale, Spalding, Troup, Twiggs, Upson, Walker, and Walton. Residents in Georgia counties not included in the annual burn…
Think Trees for the Holidays
…you can be proud of your support of Georgia’s forest landowners when purchasing live over manufactured. Our state’s 24 million acres of forestland sequester more than 1.5 billion metric tons…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022
…above 3,000’; 90% below 3,000’. Incoming rainfall can be expected to accelerate leaf fall. Suggested scenic drives: Richard Russell- Brasstown Scenic Bypass is a good option at this time, especially…
Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022
…groups nicely. Scenic NE Drive: Richard Russel Scenic Highway/GA 348 (Hog Pen Gap), GA 17/75 between Helen and Hiawassee (Unicoi Gap), and US 76 from Clayton to Hiawassee (Dicks Creek…
