State Managed Forests
…the balance. The proposed “Fall Line Freeway” will use 477 acres at some point in the future. Public uses of the Bartram Forest include hiking and mountain biking. The property…
Health & Recreational
…urban forests, parks and greenspaces have become increasingly popular as places to walk, run, bike and hike. Green spaces provide necessary places and opportunities for physical activity. Exercise improves cognitive…
Connect With Nature
…Go for a hike or ride along a local trail near you. Find a Hiking Trail Choose your own adventure. From mountains to lakes, and from salt marshes to streams,…
Student Resources
TitleDescriptionDocument Type 2019 BMP Brochure – Sustaining Your Forest and Georgia’s Water Quality Forestry BMPs are an important part of the practice of sustainable forestry. Simply defined, sustainable forestry is…
Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
…of the brown thrasher, Georgia’s state bird. Head out for a strenuous five-mile hike on a wooded path. Forests provide the ultimate green space for thousands of Georgians and out-of-state…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…Both lie in close proximity to densely populated areas and visitor numbers are a reflection of that accessibility. Hunting and fishing are two of the most popular activities, but hiking,…
Think Trees for the Holidays
…hiking and many types of outdoor recreation. Everyday products for our lives, such as paper and lumber. Plus, live trees are recyclable, and it’s easier than ever now to find…
Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
Guest Blog By: Kimberly P. Champney, MD, MSCR / Northside Hospital Cardiovascular Care Note: November 17 is National Take a Hike Day! To mark the occasion and the importance of…
Georgia Forestry Commission Wildfire Prevention Leader Earns Prestigious Award
…distribution area while the campaign ran. Out west, Wiles used various print materials and digital media to reach audiences at Nevada’s “Burning Man” experience, backcountry hikers in Wyoming, and people…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 17th, 2021
…go far from home. If you do want to hit the road, the Lake Russell Recreation area, with a 100-acre lake surrounded by biking and hiking trails, provides spectacular foliage….
