GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020

…this week by the birches. Many yellow poplars are currently shedding leaves with leaf showers common along your drive. However, there is still a solid population of poplar that are…

Leaf Watch Report October 7th, 2021

Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Cooler nights, sunny days, and adequate rainfall are signaling the beginning of the fall foliage season. Trees are on track to display vivid…

Final Leaf Watch Report for November 17th, 2021

…are good places to see maples, oaks, beech, sweetgum, and hickories still showing great colors. Species-specific in the piedmont; below 1500’ Dogwood – primarily complete Birch –River Birch Poor Yellow-poplar…

COGONGRASS: IF YOU SEE IT, REPORT IT!

…with an average of 100 new locations annually, with a record of 156 new cogongrass locations reported in 2021. The second part of the program is eradication. Eradication is completed…

Reforestation

…15 miles into Montezuma, GA. At the 2nd traffic light in Montezuma, turn left onto Dooly Street. Follow Dooly Street (the name will change first to Drayton Road outside of…

Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022

Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Cooler nights and sunny days with large fluctuations in temperature have signaled the beginning of fall. These conditions coincide with foliage color change…

Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022

Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): This week has been cool and sunny, with mild to moderate winds and very little rain. Average temperatures have been slightly higher, possibly…

Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022

Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Overall color vividness and continuity will be determined mainly by future weather events within the season. Rainfall and wind intensity in the following…