GFC Leaf Watch: October 16, 2020
…of our digital photo records, we are just a few days behind where we were in 2014 and that year provided an excellent finale in terms of amount of color…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020
…above 2500’; 20-50% below 2500’. We are seeing high percentages of the canopy changing above 2500’ though we have not developed the vibrant shades just yet at these locations. Overall…
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
…just now transitioning to red so expect to see more of these before the fall is done. Beech- the star of the week with many American beech in shades from…
Legislature Marks Forest Agency’s Centennial
…support a robust industry while providing social, environmental and financial benefits to all of Georgia.” Throughout 2021, highlights of the GFC’s history, its achievements and its people will be showcased…
Storm Timber Impact Assessment Report
The National Weather Service (NWS) determined an EF-4 tornado crossed Heard, Coweta, and Fayette Counties in the late hours of March 25, 2021 and into the early hours of March 26, 2021. The tornado touched down at approximately 11:37 PM EDT, west of Franklin, Georgia, ending at approximately 12:30 AM EDT just north of Peachtree City, Georgia
March Tornado Timber Damage Totals Nearly $3 Million
…12:37, just north of Peachtree City. It traversed across wooded land, pastures, and residential areas. Damage included uprooted and broken trees, along with damage to many dwellings, utility buildings and…
Southern Pine Beetles
…of attack on the outside of the tree include pitch tubes and boring dust, known as frass, caused by beetles entering the tree (Figures 3 & 4). Figure 3: Southern…
Huber “Trees for Georgia” Program
…The application must be signed by the landowner. The list of applicants will be compiled and randomly selected if necessary. Final approvals will be announced by August 11, 2023. Approved…
Landowners Can Help Reduce Wildfire in Georgia
…breeze and then caught the woods on fire. Change was needed so that a focus on burning safety was not just a good habit. It needed to be second nature,…
Connecting with the next Generation of Passionate Professionals
…fencing, it’s clear this young man has a great variety of practical and creative skills. (Follow him on Instagram at “builtbybrady12.”) As Brady’s internship come to an end in August,…
