Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022

Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): This week has been cool and sunny, with mild to moderate winds and very little rain. Average temperatures have been slightly higher, possibly…

Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022

Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Overall color vividness and continuity will be determined mainly by future weather events within the season. Rainfall and wind intensity in the following…

Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022

Northwest: Green leaves are becoming harder to find as many species have shifted to various colors, including red, orange, yellow, brown, and gold. As leaf fall progresses, color intensity and…

THE GFC SEEDLING STORE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

…All seedlings are adapted to Georgia’s unique climate and soils. We participate in two university/industry tree improvement cooperatives and maintain two seed production orchards. GFC seedlings have been cultured to…

Conservation Woodland Program

…economic impact study by University of Georgia experts determined that the annual value of pollination to Georgia is over $360 million. Bugs, birds, reptiles, wind and even some mammals act…

2020 – Georgia Statewide Forest Resources Strategy

Georgia’s original Forest Action Plan was produced with contributions from many program leaders of the Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Forest Service. Content contributors included Dr. Jon Ambrose, Constance Buford, Joe Burgess, Scott Thackston, Devon Dartnell, David Dickinson, Frank Sorrells, Ken Parker, Gary White, Scott Griffin, Josh Love, Joan Scales, Jim Ozier, Dru Preston, Dick Rightmyer, Buford Sanders and Risher Willard. Liz Kramer, University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences contractor, conducted the GIS analyses. Final document design and production was accomplished by Wendy Burnett, Kassie Keck and Stasia Kelly. Development and publication of this document was assisted by a grant from the National Association of State Foresters.

Carbon Registry

…to encourage carbon sequestration? GFC and the University of Georgia have defined a Carbon Registry protocol for Georgia and developed an online carbon sequestration registry to list and track forestry…

My Experience as an Urban and Community Forestry Intern

…summer as an urban and community forestry intern. I study community forestry and arboriculture at the University of Georgia. My advisors spoke highly of the Georgia Forestry Commission and its…

GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program

…apply for assistance on behalf of your city, town, university, or other jurisdiction. Step Three: Take the Online Survey Once you complete the required online application, you will be contacted…