GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020
…is there is still plenty of foliage in transition and still plenty green so we should still see more color development in the coming days to the next 2-3 weeks….
One Tree Planted – Reforestation Program
…for cost-share reimbursement. A GFC Forester will visit the site after planting to ensure the reforestation plan is followed. If the plan is not followed or the designated area is…
How Foresters, Loggers, Forest Owners and the Forest Industry Became Champions for Clean Water
…their findings. Regionally, all states within the Southern Group of State Foresters follow a standardized monitoring protocol. This protocol gives the states common methods, allowing us to make comparisons between…
Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021
Northwest: Lowering temperatures and adequate rainfall has led to the beginning of foliage color change in NW GA. Overlooks and ridges are still predominately green with an occasional patch of…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 17th, 2021
Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Foliage color change is ending in NW GA as a large percentage of trees have lost their leaves. The few leaves remaining are…
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
…following weeks. Species specifics: Dogwood – vivid red has faded followed by leaf loss Birch – slowly fading to brown and yellow Yellow-poplar – dull yellow and brown Redbud –…
Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022
…have yet to become apparent. Views from overlooks are still green; however, they have begun shifting from dark green to light green. Rainfall and wind intensity in the following months…
Firewise USA® Program
…for your home and your community. List of Firewise Communities in Georgia Argyle Clinch County Argyle Asheland Cove Towns County Young Harris Autumn Ridge at the Creek Towns County Hiawassee…
Georgia Forestry Commission Director Named by Governor Kemp
Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Georgia forestry veteran Timothy M. Lowrimore to serve as state forester and director of the Georgia Forestry Commission. Following a swearing-in ceremony on December 21…
Care For Your Trees
…I plant a tree?” This is a common question, and tree planting and establishment guidelines have changed considerably over the past 20 years. Learning how to plant a tree and…
