Champion Trees

Nominate a Tree Search Trees A champion tree is defined as the largest known tree of a particular species. To be considered, a tree must meet all of the following…

Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022

…so come outside and enjoy what’s left of the fall color season. Species Specifics: Dogwood – Burgundy and fading. Yellow poplar – Brown or bare. Sumac – Some red, but…

GFC Leaf Watch

…in trees depends on the tree species, soil composition, and other environmental components. PDF NTG Fall Color Supplement These are generally considered the fall colors during peak season. Habitat, weather,…

Fall Leaf Watch Kickoff

…of gratitude, with an enhanced appreciation for Mother Nature and human connection – and who’s not feeling those emotions right now? The fall foliage season is upon us and the…

Tree Ordinances

…trees. A well-designed tree ordinance can take months or years for communities to write, but can provide many benefits to people living in the community. Tree ordinances should be formulated…

Community Tree Advocacy

…is a group of concerned citizens, usually volunteer, charged by their community’s tree ordinance to develop and administer a comprehensive tree management program. If your community is looking to start…

GFC Seedling Sales Open!

The calendar may say summer, but we’re already thinking about the cool winter planting season ahead! Georgia Forestry Commission seedling sales begin today, July 1, so it’s time to peruse…

Tree Seedlings

Each year, GFC supplies seedlings to Georgia landowners for reforestation, beautification and wildlife habitat. GFC begins processing orders on July 1 for the following planting season (in Georgia, planting season…

Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Start by Recycling Your Tree

Company, and Burpee Seed Company, communities have the drop-off locations, media promotion, and chipping services they need to be successful. The Georgia Forestry Commission even provides complimentary tree seedlings for…