Longleaf Pine Forest Establishment Hub

The Forest Stewardship Program is designed to integrate forest management objectives of sustaining quality native timber, native wildlife populations, soil & water resources, aesthetics, & recreation, over a 10-year planning period. This template provides landowners with technical guidance that places near-equal emphasis of these objectives. It prescribes conservation practices to establish new longleaf pine forests using either artificial planting methods or natural regeneration methods.

GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020

…and other high profile locations crowded. While weekday traffic is also up this year, leaf peepers may want to consider a weekday trip to avoid the heaviest of the traffic…

Leaf Watch Report October 7th, 2021

…now visible. Yellow poplar and birches also occupy much of the roadways, providing a draping canopy of gold and yellow. Many yellow poplars are currently shedding leaves, with leaf showers…

10/7/21 Leaf Watch Report

Cooler nights, sunny days, and adequate rainfall are signaling the beginning of the fall foliage season. Trees are on track to display vivid changes in color over the next four weeks.

Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021

…The heavy rains we experienced over the last week have had an impact on leaf loss for birches and poplars, placing them at their peak this week. Scenic northeast drive:…

10-13-21 Leaf Watch Report

Lowering temperatures and adequate rainfall has led to the beginning of foliage color change in NW GA.

Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021

…Weather should not have any negative impacts on color change or leaf loss, however, warmer temperatures may slow the transition. Scenic NE drive: The Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway has…