Northwest Georgia: GFC foresters report peak has passed in the higher elevations and is in its last few days in the lower elevations. Many leaves have dropped, but maples, especially sugar maples are still showing brilliant yellows and reds. The ridges in the lower elevations have some muted colors, including oaks’ fading reds and browns. Some ornamentals [...]
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Leaf Watch 2011 – Nov. 10
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Leaf Watch 2011 – Nov. 4
Posted in Fall Leaf Color Updates, tagged Fall leaf color, Georgia, Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia mountains, Georgia weekend, leaf change, leaf report, peak viewing season on November 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Northwest Georgia: The fall foliage picture in northwest Georgia has changed quite a bit in the last week. Georgia Forestry Commission foresters say cooler weather and light rain have taken higher elevations past peak; lower elevations are at peak now. At the lower elevations, you’ll still enjoy the deep red of dogwoods, sumac and sourwoods [...]
Leaf Watch 2011 – Oct. 28
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NORTHWEST GEORGIA: The past week has brought beautiful, brilliant changes to the northwest section of Georgia. Depending on location and elevation, peak viewing is happening now or will be occurring over the next two weeks. The colors have kicked up several notches, with hickories displaying bright neon yellows and golden deep bronzes. That’s being complemented [...]
Fall Foliage from Lumpkin County
Posted in Fall Leaf Color Updates, tagged Fall leaf color, Georgia, Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia mountains, Georgia weekend, leaf change, leaf report, Lumpkin County, peak viewing season on October 21, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Here are some beautiful photos taken by Georgia Forestry Commission Ranger Phillip Anderson. He says, “I rode up Hwy 60 to Suches then out Cooper Gap road (graveled) and took these photos. I wish the sun would have been out. The leaves will most definitely be at peak this weekend through the middle of next [...]
Leaf Watch 2011 – Oct. 20
Posted in Fall Leaf Color Updates, Urban Forestry Program, tagged Fall leaf color, Georgia, Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia mountains, Georgia weekend, leaf change, leaf report, peak viewing season, trees on October 20, 2011 | 2 Comments »
NORTHWEST: Higher elevations offer the best opportunities in northwest Georgia this weekend to enjoy colorful fall foliage. Dogwoods getting full sun exposure are displaying deep reds, and maples are beginning to show tinges of red and yellow. Along roadsides and creeks, redbuds are showing vibrant yellow, blackgums are brilliant red and sassafras and hickory are [...]
Leaf Watch 2011 – Oct. 13
Posted in Fall Leaf Color Updates, tagged Berry College, Fall leaf color, Georgia, Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia mountains, Georgia weekend, leaf change, leaf report, peak viewing season on October 13, 2011 | 1 Comment »
NORTHWEST: GFC Rangers say recent rain has brought down some leaves in northwest Georgia, but cool, clear nights and sunny days should jumpstart more color changes in the coming days. Dogwoods and sourwoods getting full sun exposure are showing deep reds. Maples in sunny spots and along creeks and roadsides are beginning to show tinges [...]
Leaf Watch 2011 – October 6
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NORTHWEST: GFC Rangers say there’s been only a five percent color change for this first leaf report of the season. Dogwoods and Sourwoods are beginning to show their dark reds and burgundies, especially those in areas of full sun exposure. Maples in full sun and at higher elevations are beginning to exhibit tinges of red [...]
Get Ready to Logon for Leaf Color
Posted in Fall Leaf Color Updates, tagged Fall leaf color, Georgia, Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia mountains, Georgia weekend, leaf change, leaf report, Natural resources, peak viewing season on September 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Cooler temperatures and scattered bursts of autumn color have outdoor enthusiasts anticipating “leaf peeping” season across north Georgia. Again this year, the Georgia Forestry Commission is partnering with the state Department of Natural Resources to provide updates on leaf color changes and the best locations to enjoy them. Beginning October 1, the information can be [...]
Final Leaf Report for 2010 – November 11th
Posted in Fall Leaf Color Updates, tagged Fall leaf color, leaf change, leaf report on November 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
In Northwest Georgia, most species have moved past “peak color,” but there are still some beautiful areas to explore before fall is finished. GFC Rangers report oaks have turned brown and are rapidly dropping their leaves, while most maples and sourwoods have lost their vibrant reds and are shedding leaves as well. A tinge of [...]
Leaf Watch 2010 – November 4th
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Northwest Georgia – Georgia Forestry Commission Rangers report there are several places in northwest Georgia to find beautiful fall color this weekend. Just south of Rome, near Mt. Alto and Horseleg Creek, the maples and dogwoods ate still putting on a nice display in the understory. In Chattooga County, Taylors Ridge has just reached its peak of [...]
