Duncan Ridge Trail As we flipped the calendar to the month of November, the best fall foliage viewing for the 2026 season is transitioning into the foothills, valleys, and lower terrain of north-central Georgia. Elevations above 3,500 feet are moving into …
Cooper Gap Road The highest elevations throughout the north Georgia mountains are currently displaying some brilliant fall foliage! This upcoming Halloween weekend through the first weekend of November should be the most optimal viewing times for …
Brasstown Bald Summit Trail There has been substantial progression in the overall coverage and intensity of fall foliage since last week! The forest canopy is rapidly transforming the north Georgia landscape into a plethora of autumn colors ranging from …
(L to R) Paul McDaniel, R.T. Lumpkin, Matthew Mrizek, and Thomas Barrett From GFC’s Forestry Forum podcast, Episode 31 – Forestry Goes High-Tech: Drones, Data, and the Tools Changing the Woods In an age where technology is reshaping industries worldwide, …
Dockery Lake Trail The overall forest canopy across the foothills and mountains of north-central Georgia is slowly beginning to fade and transition. Yellow-poplar, sourwood, dogwood, birch, blackgum, and red maple are rapidly transforming the landscape and …
A Bulloch County man is facing theft charges in connection with a timber sale transaction. Kevin Oglesby was arrested by law enforcement officers from the Georgia Forestry Commission on September 17, 2026. He is charged with Failure to Pay for Natural …
A registered agent of Branch Forestry Co., LLC in Eastman, Georgia, is facing timber theft charges. Christopher Bradley Branch was arrested by law enforcement officers of the Georgia Forestry Commission on September 1, 2026. Branch has been charged with …
A Columbus, Georgia man has been sentenced for deliberately setting a wildfire that burned more than 100 acres in Talbot County. Law enforcement officers with the Georgia Forestry Commission took William Shane Harvey into custody near the fire in March. He …
There has been more noticeable color change since last week, however, the majority of the vibrant and vivid fall color displays are still a couple weeks away. Cohutta Overlook Now is a great time to get out and view some native wildflowers such as …
It’s getting a little easier to obtain a burn permit. A new online permit system goes live on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The online system mirrors the availability of permits at the county level, while maintaining the same restrictions and business rules …
In the heart of Georgia, an innovative professional development experience known as the Teacher Conservation Workshop (TCW) is transforming educators into passionate stewards of the environment. GFC Conservation Education Coordinator Chelsea York …
Brasstown Bald Summit The fall foliage season has just arrived in north-central Georgia and the overall forest canopy across all elevation ranges is still dominated by summer green. Some early changing tree species such as sourwood, flowering dogwood, red …
Close to 30-thousand people in three southeast Georgia counties will soon be getting enhanced protection from wildfires. Special grants are being used to fund needed equipment and resources at seven fire departments hit hardest by last spring’s destructive …
The summer ban on outdoor burning in 54 northern Georgia counties will be lifted on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The annual restrictions are imposed by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division from May 1 through the end of September to protect air …
Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Management Chief Troy Clymer, and Management Forester Jeff Kastle The practice of forestry can be a complex undertaking, as landowners face numerous decisions regarding land management. Whether you’re dealing with 20 …
On July 9, I joined a crew of 20 firefighters from across the state of Georgia mobilizing for a hand-crew assignment to the Taylor Hollow fire in Virginia’s George Washington National Forest. It was my first out-of-state assignment after completing several …
A new school year brings new opportunities to explore – and here’s my secret: you don’t need an entire forest to get started! It only takes one tree, one safe space outdoors, and one person willing to take the time to get students outside. A single tree …
Summer in Georgia is hot! We, our pets, and our AC bills are all feeling the heat. But don’t forget that our trees are also dealing with heat stress. They do a ton of work to cool our homes and communities, but also need some extra care in the intense …
Becky Waller and Ashley Booth, response center managers at Tifton and Macon, respectively. In the latest episode of our podcast, The Georgia Forestry Forum, we turn the spotlight to the often-unsung heroes on the front lines of wildfire response: the …
“The best time to plant a tree was 30 years ago. The next best time is now.” You’ve likely heard that quote before. While its origin is unclear, it famously applies to trees – and for good reason! Trees provide beautiful and functional benefits for us …
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