Fall Leaf Watch Kickoff
…science behind leaf color change is remarkable. Autumn leaf color change, or “leaf senescence,” begins after the fall equinox, better known as the “first day of fall.” The shortening days…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020
…currently threatening the US Gulf Coast, looks to bring some rain and possibly some wind to the Georgia mountains Saturday and Sunday. As leaf abscission is already underway in some…
“Friends that travel together, stay together”: Hand Crews of the Georgia Forestry Commission
…being away from your family for 16-18 days, and working with the same 19 people every day. Some days they go without showers and a hot meal. They hike up…
“Wildfires in Georgia”
…conditions are right for burning yard debris, our citizens burn. But below-average rainfall and good drying days with high winds make for a very busy day for a forest ranger….
Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022
…change from green to date: approximately 65% above 3000 feet and 30% below 3000 feet. We expect moderate rainfall and gusty conditions with a cold front from Wednesday until Thursday.…
The Season for Giving Thanks
…we approach the Thanksgiving holiday and begin celebrating with our families and friends over the next few days, I’m reaching out to personally thank you for helping the GFC celebrate…
#SpringIntoAction with GFC!
…Commission), twitter (@gatrees) and Instagram (gatrees) pages. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a while, we’ll post a theme to inspire you. Then you and your kids and all your…
Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
…temperatures across all of north Georgia on Wednesday and Thursday. The freezing temperatures should help to accelerate leaf color change in lower elevations but could also possibly shorten the duration…
Prescribed Burn Certification
GFC instructors will provide instruction on subjects such as fire behavior, fire weather and fire tactics. Applicants may attend one of several training sessions scheduled throughout the year where they…
