Learn about Fall Foliage

Learn about how leaves change colors in the fall with Chelsea York, our Conservation Education Coordinator.

Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021

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…similar characteristics in foliage color change. While percentage color change from green to date continues to increase every week; Species specifics: Dogwood – mix of dull and deep reds Birch…

Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021

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…peak, displaying a wide variety of vivid yellows and dull reds. A large percentage of red maple have transformed into differing shades of bright and vivid yellows with occasional reds…

Georgia’s Conservation Woodland Program

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…was created to help forest landowners actively manage their property for their specific purposes. From timber management and wildlife habitat to recreation, growing your own vegetables, and creating biochar, any…

Careers

…in the suppression of wildfires Prepare reports, including measuring and computing acreage Assist landowners in control burns and plow pre-suppression breaks Use appropriate equipment including hand tools and bull dozers…

Carbon Sequestration

…branches, and leaves. Wood products that are harvested from forests also provide long-term storage of carbon. Georgia Carbon Sequestration Registry & Carbon Offsets Businesses that emit carbon can “offset” the…

Firefighting Training & Resources

…agency such as the GFC, or Federal wildland fire agencies through direct membership or agreement Cooperator personnel – must be affiliated with GFC under their employer’s cooperative wildfire agreement All…

Community Forestry Assistance

…for storms and tree damage (preparation, response, cleanup)? What timeframe and actionable goals are needed to manage the forest and trees effectively and efficiently? If you need help with any…