GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…leadership and communication skills to work effectively with forest landowners, industry, the environmental education community, and a wide range of natural resource agencies and NGO partners; Demonstrated experience with budgetary…
Student Resources
…Commission documents all known cogongrass infestations.Invasive Species: Any plant or animal that has been introduced and aggressively competes with and displaces local native communities; normally having no native enemies to…
Berrien County Woods Arson Suspect Jailed
…and the Georgia Forestry Commission investigators for all their hard work in putting this criminal behind bars.” “This suspect was already on 10-year felony probation for family violence,” said Berrien…
Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021
…November. Above 3000’ we may see the beginning of peak by the third week of October based on the percentage of trees that are beginning to fade from full green….
North GA Burn Ban to be Lifted October 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 The summer ban on outdoor burning in 54 northern Georgia counties will be lifted on October 1, 2022. The annual restrictions are imposed by…
Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022
…fall colors above 3,000 feet should be in late October, and elevations below 3,000 feet should be near peak during the first week or so of November. Scenic NC Drive:…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022
…above 3000’; 100% below 3000’. Peak was achieved during the last days of October and continues to display colors into the first week of November. Color intensity will likely decrease…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 1, 2020
…sourwoods have started to turn red and burgundy, and dogwoods are showing muted reds. At higher elevations, a number of maples are already turning deep red. Along roadsides, the reds…
Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021
…and led to progressive increases in foliage color change. Expect the first or second week of November for peak. Suggested scenic drive: From I-75, take Hwy 136 to the top…
Community Tree Advocacy
…is a group of concerned citizens, usually volunteer, charged by their community’s tree ordinance to develop and administer a comprehensive tree management program. If your community is looking to start…
