Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
…billion and supporting 40,000 jobs. View the full report Forests for Georgia’s Environment SUPPORTING OUR ECOSYSTEM Just beneath the surface of a serene and peaceful forest there is a tremendous…
Asian Longhorned Beetle
…(DPI) for identification. Agents from the DPI identified the beetle as the invasive Asian longhorned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis). A preliminary survey of the area found four maple trees infested with…
Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative
…we surveyed local landowners to find out what barriers have been encountered and prevented the fire from reaching the ground. The most frequent reasons raised were lack of equipment, technical…
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…release some of that carbon back into the atmosphere. Digging up the soil surrounding trees also sends carbon dioxide skyward. Transportation, and turning a tree into 2-by-4 planks, also adds…
“We follow in the footsteps of great aviators…”: GFC Air Ops Unit in History
…changes that have led us to where we are today. Our staff transitioned from crotchety old crop dusters flying military surplus aircraft in the off-season, to full-time pilots (who are…
Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021
Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Color change has surpassed peak in a majority of NW GA. Overlooks are showing duller shades of yellow, brown and gold, with occasional…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 17th, 2021
…to 136. Northeast: In mid to higher elevations (2000’ +) the majority of species have surpassed peak and only a few are exhibiting color. Below that, roadsides and field perimeters…
Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022
…rapidly dropping leaves. Dogwoods have surpassed peak as reds have faded and leaves have fallen. 100% peak color change will likely be achieved by the end of the week. The…
Mulch Appreciated! Mulch Obliged!
…humidity make that sweet tea even sweeter, as does a refreshing dip in the pool. As you enjoy the simple pleasures of cool water, be sure to think about your…
GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD)
…government entities, the Georgia Forestry Commission loans and leases equipment for firefighting purposes. The Commission furnishes surplus equipment of various types to cooperators, who agree to develop the equipment into…
