GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020
Northwest GA (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): The past week has been cool and sunny with little rain or wind, allowing many of the trees to progress with color change. Hickory…
GFC Centennial
…a resource that provides a truly remarkable variety of benefits to us all. GFC employees’ jobs have changed dramatically in the last century. Today’s technology and tools would no doubt…
Outstanding Employees Honored at Georgia Forestry Commission
…dedicated forestry professionals,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “The State Lands team has widened its reach tremendously over the past few years. It serves an extensive and diverse…
Southern Pine Beetles
…your GFC forester for help with this important decision. Hardwood planting Pine stands that have been killed by SPB can be converted to desirable hardwood plantings. Mast-producing species will improve…
Lumber Boom Not Benefitting Southern Forest Owners – So What Now?
…boom. According to the National Association of Home Builders, lumber prices have more than tripled since April of last year. This boom has clearly created profit opportunities for sawmills and…
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
…packaging that held the cereal for breakfast, your online shopping items, or the utility pole down the street wouldn’t be possible without healthy forests. Manufacturing of forest products such as…
Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021
…to Blue Ridge is also a beautiful drive. Lower elevations drives are showing nice color now. Northeast GA: Understory colors are still dominated by the sourwood and younger maples but…
Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022
…GA: The recent clear, crisp, cool nights and warm sunny days are the perfect recipes for developing fall color. Some beneficial rain is forecast for late this week and weekend…
Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022
…The conditions over the past week have been very conducive for fall color development and setting the stage for a spectacular leaf-viewing season. There were no adverse effects from the…
