Georgia ForestWatch

Amanitas and Berkeley's polypore

It’s Election Day. Vote for the trees!!

Hugh Irwin and Jill Gottesman of The Wilderness Society will discuss various forms that national forest protection can take, through U.S. Forest Service project and land management planning, Congressional designations, and agency-wide rulemaking processes. We will cover the basics of each of these processes and tools, the interplay between them, how each type of protection contributes to permanence, and how ForestWatch members can actively participate to make a difference for the future of our national forests.

Happy Hallows' Eve everyone! Hypopitys lanuginosa (Appalachian Red Pinesap)

Last call for volunteers! Come help protect threatened aquatic life by planting trees next to one of Georgia's most biologically significate watersheds. It's the easiest way we can protect water quality and the life within! https://gafw.org/hemlock-planting-at-jacks-10-26-20/

Fall Retreat Hike 10_9_20 to Holcomb Creek Falls lead by Clayton Webster and photo by Suzy Downing

We are currently full for this small-group Outing, BUT please get your name on the waitlist if you ARE interested. If we get more than 3 people, there is a good possibility of opening a second volunteer shift from 2-5pm that same day! https://gafw.org/ivy-pull-at-warwoman-dell-10-19-2020/

Looks like rain tomorrow... Last chance to get tickets and join us for a great line up of live presenters and updates from Georgia ForestWatch https://gafw.org/product/fallretreat20/

2020 Annual Retreat Silent Auction is open! Item Description HALF DAY KAYAK TRIP for 1-4 people on the Little Tennessee River (includes guides, boats, safety equipment, portaging)... This nine mile trip takes paddlers to the 5,500 acre Needmore Tract above Lake Fontana in Swain County, North Carolina. The Little T is one of the most protected rivers of its size in southern Appalachia. This wild section of river will allow participants to see what Appalachian rivers of this size appeared like centuries ago. Bald Eagles, Osprey, waterfowl, wildflowers, and cultural/natural history are all highlighted on this 3 plus hour river trip. There is nothing technical about this section, but participants should have had some kayaking experience and have good physical ability. Guides: Brent and Angela Martin. alarkaexpeditions.com Pickup/Shipping Instructions Certificate will be emailed to the winner.

https://www.32auctions.com/GAFW The auction goes live Wednesday, October 6 and will continue through Sunday, October 11 at noon. Check out the online Silent Auc...tion happening as part of our Fall Retreat! You don’t have to attend the Fall Retreat to bid on items, so take a look, make a bid and help fund our continuing work of forest protection in Georgia! We’ve got 9 items for you to choose from: One of Lynda Doll’s exquisite hand-made lap quilts/wall hangings Two different personalized kayak outings brought to you by Brent and Angela at Alarka. Virtual Yoga with Dipti Mody Soft Skills Training with Trushar Mody Guided Trophy Trout Fishing at Hatch Camp and Art Farm 2 nights for 2 at Parker Ranch B&B in Rabun County 2 Patagonia pullover jackets - one for Men, one for Women Thank you to the many supporters and vendors who donated items for this auction! Check it out at https://www.32auctions.com/GAFW

ForestWatch staff and member volunteers spent the day Saturday monitoring the USFS Fightingtown Creek Wildlife Habitat project in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

How many miles of road do we have on our forest? What's the big deal if a little road washes into a stream? Join us tomorrow @ 3!