GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020

…GA 52 from Ellijay to Chatsworth; GA 136 from Dawsonville to Jasper/Talking Rock; the Richard Russel Scenic Highway/GA 348 (Hog Pen Gap); GA 17/75 between Helen and Hiawassee (Unicoi Gap);…

Leaf Watch Report October 7th, 2021

…fade from full green. Suggested NE scenic drive: Richard Russell Hwy maples, sourwood and blackgum are showing nice reds, and yellow poplars and birch are showing beautiful yellows. GA 180…

Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021

…loss for birches and poplars, placing them at their peak this week. Scenic northeast drive: The Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway and roads transecting northern-facing slopes, along with Hwy 180….

2020 – Georgia Statewide Forest Resources Strategy

Georgia’s original Forest Action Plan was produced with contributions from many program leaders of the Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Forest Service. Content contributors included Dr. Jon Ambrose, Constance Buford, Joe Burgess, Scott Thackston, Devon Dartnell, David Dickinson, Frank Sorrells, Ken Parker, Gary White, Scott Griffin, Josh Love, Joan Scales, Jim Ozier, Dru Preston, Dick Rightmyer, Buford Sanders and Risher Willard. Liz Kramer, University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences contractor, conducted the GIS analyses. Final document design and production was accomplished by Wendy Burnett, Kassie Keck and Stasia Kelly. Development and publication of this document was assisted by a grant from the National Association of State Foresters.

Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021

…here for the North Georgia Mountains. This week and weekend may well be the best coloration this season. Higher elevations may begin to fade towards the end of the week,…

Final Leaf Watch Report for November 17th, 2021

…fabulous viewing without having to go far from home. If you do want to hit the road, the Lake Russell Recreation area, with a 100-acre lake surrounded by biking and…

Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia

…If you are not located in west-central Georgia, you may still have access to a trailer. Golden Triangle RC&D in Terrell Co. currently has a trailer available to rent and…

Seedling Webstore is Open for Business!

…already sold out. One new hardwood we’re offering this year is black walnut. We have a limited supply available and are expecting them to sell quickly, too. Our popular Pollinator…

Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022

…of color change from green to date: 5% above 3000 feet and below 3000 feet. Scenic NE Drive: Lovell-Wikle Scenic Highway was the best for overall color this week. There…