Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests

…boast world class recreational and cultural experiences. Key to this way of life is the state’s robust forest industry, which supports our economy, natural resources and recreational opportunities. In addition…

11-17-21 Final 2021 Leaf Watch Report

Foliage color change is ending in NW GA as a large percentage of trees have lost their leaves. The few leaves remaining are showing dull colors of brown, yellow, and red. Chestnut oak, white oak, and red oak are among the few species retaining leaves contributing to arrays of brown and yellow.  Select few maples are still showing some vivid colors of yellow and orange.

Overall color intensity will likely decrease in the coming week as leaves continue to drop. 

Happy International Day of Women & Girls in Science!

To celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we interviewed two of GFC’s female foresters to learn what got them interested in a career in forestry, and…

Prescribed Burn

…Fire Weather Forecasts and current National Fire Danger Ratings by GFC Areas External Website Georgia Prescribed Burn Laws Prescribed Burn Laws from the Official Code of Georgia, Section 12-6-90 and…

eLearn Urban Forestry (Southern Regional Extension Forestry)

eLearn Urban Forestry is a distance-learning program for beginning urban foresters and allied professionals. These include foresters, natural resource planners, landscape architects, city officials and public works employees. (ISA credit not available)