Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative
…a live prescribed burn. During these events, landowners can install fire breaks, write a burn plan, hold a drip torch, and put fire on the ground. During these events, experienced…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020
…continued fall color. The highest elevations may have already peaked, though we are currently getting some good bronze development in oaks. Areas in the 1500-2500’ elevation range are seeing some…
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
…to see residual maples, poplar, beech, hickory and oaks produce both reds and yellows in mid to lower elevations before we are done. An outdoor adventure in Georgia in November…
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
…landings; managed with native trees appropriately stocked on the property (except temporarily for areas being reforested) and wildfire risk (in wildfire-prone areas) is minimized by strategically placed firebreaks. Forestry Practices…
Conservation Woodland Program
…– Episode 5 Home Ignition Zone tips Protect your investment from the damaging effects of wildfire by installing/maintaining firebreaks. A firebreak is a gap in vegetation or other combustible material…
Leaf Watch Report October 7th, 2021
…193 back to Hwy 136. Northeast GA Specific: While it’s early in the season, many of the understory trees are exhibiting fair to moderate color. Above 3000’ oaks are fading…
National Forest Products Week
…doing breaks down cellulose to a microfiber component. Nanocellulose improves the properties of strength, stiffness, and adhesive qualities. It is comparatively lightweight and acts as a barrier to moisture and…
Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021
…the north Georgia mountains. The golds from the birch are nicely contrasted by the reds in roadside maple and sourwood. Oaks are showing continued development, especially at higher elevations. NC…
