Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021
…North Central GA: Higher elevations are still within the “peak” color change. Oaks have taken over as the standout color scheme. Hickories have also joined in with some nice variation…
Tree Plantings Highlight Georgia’s Arbor Day in February
…March. Other events are scheduled for Valdosta, Hahira, Albany, and Warner Robins. Georgia’s statewide Arbor Day celebration will take place virtually on February 22 during the Georgia Tree Council’s first…
GFC Launches Certified Burners’ Online Permit System
…within 24 hours of the burn to grant or deny permits, allowing burners to adjust their schedules and crew assignments based on the latest burning and weather conditions. Data gathered…
Making your Home more Energy Efficient – by Planting Trees
…to follow a regular watering schedule when rainfall patterns are irregular. Now is the time to make a plan for Georgia’s ideal tree planting season, which runs from November until…
My Experience as an Urban and Community Forestry Intern
…For example, a GFC “Making the Shade” grant gives money to schools to plant trees around playgrounds and shade their kids at recess. The Georgia Releaf grant supports communities that…
GFC Launches Weekly Fall Foliage Updates
…weekly updates are also posted on GFC’s social media channels, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Find us at @GaTrees. Live updates with video and photos are scheduled on Fox5 TV’s Thursday…
West Central Georgia Rx Burn Initiative Cost Share
…Macon, Marion, Muscogee, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, or Webster. This initiative focuses on increasing bobwhite quail and gopher tortoise habitats. Click this link to view the FY24 flyer on…
GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
…trees that are at risk of failure or areas that are storm damaged or could be in the future? Are trees in parks, schools, city plazas, main streets in need…
STEM & Forestry
…offers various opportunities. Georgia’s educators and school systems work hard to incorporate STEM and STEAM into our youths’ learning pathways. STEM is incorporated through day-to-day lessons and activities in the…
Danville Man Named GA Forester of the Year
…Master Naturalist Program, the Soil & Water Conservation Service, and school career days. Outlaw is dedicated to his own education and professional growth, completing several important wildfire and equipment training…
