Fall Leaf Watch Kickoff
…first hand reports from our foresters, chronicling where the most vivid fall leaf color viewing is occurring throughout the state, week to week. As you pause to appreciate the many…
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
Northwest GA (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Peak color has passed in a majority of NW GA, as last week’s high winds and heavy rains encouraged the loss of the remaining…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…a journal and write down the things that you see, hear, and smell. Visit once a day, once a week, every other week, whatever you choose, and at the end…
Georgia Celebrates Trees this Month
…thousands of products,” he said. The City of Cumming sponsored a day of tree planting and education with the Georgia Forestry Commission and the Georgia Tree Council last week. Georgia’s…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…a journal and write down the things that you see, hear, and smell. Visit once a day, once a week, every other week, whatever you choose, and at the end…
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…
Georgia Arbor Day
…from a neighborhood gathering for planting trees in a park to a school-wide event or a week-long regional festival with activities for thousands of people. Hold a tree planting ceremony…
Fire Prevention & Suppression
Under Senate Bill 119, Georgia code section 12-6-90 was changed to eliminate the notification requirement to the GFC of one’s intention to burn hand-piled natural debris. The law supports Georgians’…
Forest Certification Programs
…wise forest stewardship for all landowners, and we recommend working with a qualified natural resource professional to develop a forest management plan whether you opt to seek certification or not….
Carbon Sequestration
…a proven way to reduce the number of harmful particulates in the air. Carbon Sequestration is also an emerging market opportunity for southern forest owners as they seek reasonable returns…
