Georgia is a diverse state, with many habitats from coastal beaches to mountain hardwood forests. Check out information about the plants and animals of the habitats, the adaptations of species living there, and the environmental issues facing those habitats.

Key issues surrounding the development and application of forest-based offset projects in the southern region of the United States are examined in this paper.

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Roots on the surface of the soil can cause all kinds of problems, but not necessarily for the tree.

When planting trees near our homes, we have to be aware of the serious and expensive consequences of tree roots growing under driveways and sidewalks.

These trees were genetically selected for their perfect “lollypop” shaped crown, but it is that shape that is responsible for a shortened life span. The limited life of these trees is a function of structural failure, not “natural causes.”

For trees, the impact of a lightning strike may be light, leaving no obvious damage, or it may be severe, with catastrophic results.