Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022
…will be very soon. The best elevations to view brilliant fall colors are 2,000-3,000 feet. Many oak species above 2,000 feet display beautiful scarlet foliage with scarlet oaks. Other oak…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022
…provides dazzling displays of fall color. Make sure to stop by the Burnt Mountain Overlook in Pickens County to soak in the beautiful views. State Route 52 from Dahlonega to…
A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore
…materials in lieu of traditional materials, such as concrete and steel. Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Mark Wiles received the USFS Silver Smokey Bear Award. The Smokey is an honor given to…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…and capable of making tough decisions. Then, we divided up into four corners of the room based on what leadership style we most identified with – the Lion, the Beaver,…
Grant Program Funds Tree Plantings
Grant Program Funds Tree Plantings It’s not always easy for communities to fund all the tree plantings they’d like to do. While beauty, shade, homes for animals, and environmental services…
What I Did On My Summer Vacation…
…no substitution for experiential learning. This program put that beautifully into perspective as we learned about Georgia’s forests, the forestry industry, and witnessing the start to finish process of turning…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…the southernmost trout fishing opportunities in the state. Dawson and Paulding Forests are only two of 105 WMA’s across the state. Other opportunities to explore Georgia’s natural beauty include (see…
Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…we care about birds? In addition to adding beauty and natural pest control in our landscapes, birds are indicator species. Bird health is intrinsically linked with our own. A groundbreaking…
Georgia Landowner Earns National Forest Sustainability Award
…in March. “Ms. Brasell’s roots are in forest ecology in Australia. She came to Georgia and earned a degree in Science education, and has been passionate about the beauty and…
State Celebrates Trees’ Value in February for Georgia Arbor Day
…Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Planting trees is always the right thing to do for environmental services, beautification, and wildlife habitat enhancement. Trees are valuable defense systems, too, and…
