Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022
…and beginning to fade. Hickory – Yellow. Estimate percentage of color change from green to date: 100% above 3000’; 90% below 3000’. This year’s fall foliage season in the north…
Leaf Watch Report October 7th, 2021
Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Cooler nights, sunny days, and adequate rainfall are signaling the beginning of the fall foliage season. Trees are on track to display vivid…
Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022
Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Cooler nights and sunny days with large fluctuations in temperature have signaled the beginning of fall. These conditions coincide with foliage color change…
Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022
…Estimated percentage of color change from green to date: 85% above 3000 feet and 70% below 3000 feet. This area has had sufficient rainfall over the summer, and forest health…
Community Resources
…trees. PDF Arbor Day Resources and ideas for local celebrations. Page on GFC Website Ask the Arborist Online assistance for homeowner’s questions about the trees in your yard. Page on…
Wildfire Damage Assessment – West Mims Fire (2017)
As of May 31, 2017 the West Mims Fire had consumed 145,315 acres (113,170 acres of federally owned land and 32,145 acres on private and industrial property).
Storm Damage and Forest Health Issues in Streamside Management Zones
Forestry BMP Requirements for Streamside Management Zones can be temporarily suspended for certain
catastrophic situations that have already or will threaten the forest canopy within an SMZ.
“Good Fires” Take Center Stage at Upcoming Virtual Meeting
…proud of practitioners’ careful use of it this year to restore and manage habitats for native wildlife,” said Dr. Jon Ambrose, chief of DNR’s Wildlife Conservation Section. “Prescribed burning improves…
