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GFC Guest Blog: Seedling Sales by Reforestation Chief Jeff Fields Georgia Forestry Commission seedling sales began on July 1 and orders are coming in at a rapid pace. If you…

Needlecast in Pines

…the outer needles are dead, but the bud remains green with new growth. BSNB is easily controlled in young longleaf stands with the use of prescribed fire. While BSNB has…

Final Leaf Watch Report for November 17th, 2021

…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. Species specifics: Dogwood…

Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021

…elevations. Oak, birch, redbud, hickory, and remaining species are starting to shed leaves and beginning to show faint shades of yellow. At all elevations, dogwood appears to be the first…

Leaf Watch Report October 7th, 2021

…brown. In the lower elevations, a select few red maples and dogwoods are beginning to transition from green to light shades of red. Oak, birch, redbud, hickory, and remaining species…

GFC Leaf Watch: October 16, 2020

…– green with a hints of yellow Redbud – green Sourwood – shifting to mute and deep reds Sumac – bright red Maple – dull reds Birch – fading to…

Caring for your Trees: Proper Watering

Now that spring is here and trees are budding out, it is important to remember to water newly planted trees throughout the growing season. During the establishment phase (2-3 years),…