GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020

…Sourwood – Red / Burgundy…seeing more pinks this week also. Sumac – Bright Reds Maple – Muted to Bright Reds…and now seeing yellows added to the maple mix. Beech- starting…

Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021

…red or yellow. Red maple, sumac, and blackgum are primarily responsible for the various patches of red, while hickory and poplar are providing shades of yellow and brown. Sweetgum also…

Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022

…there is more color along river corridors, roadsides, and the understory than in higher elevations, where oaks make up most of the composition. Species specifics: Maple – Red and yellow…

Longleaf Restoration

…three years) Completion of practices Compliance with highly erodible land and wetland requirements Benefits: High cost share rate- 75% of state averages Technical assistance in developing plan for implementation of…

Georgia’s Forest Action Plan

Community Forestry Program Alliance for Community Trees American Society of Landscape Architects (Georgia Chapter) Arborguard Tree Specialists Association of County Commissioners of Georgia Athens-Clarke County Landscape Division Atlanta Regional Commission…

Wildfire Prevention

…percent of all wildfires in the state. Debris burning is categorized into different types: Yard leaf piles – the most common cause of wildfires Agricultural Forestry site preparation Construction land…