List of Georgia state forests
This is a list of Georgia state forests. In the state of Georgia, all state forests are managed by the Georgia Forestry Commission. All state forests are operated under a multiple-use Forest Stewardship management plan. This takes into account the wood product, wildlife, recreational, soil, aesthetic, historical, and cultural resources of the forest. Some of the state forests are also available for public recreational activities.[1]
List of state forests
The following table contains information on all seven state forests in Georgia.[1]
| Forest Name | County or Counties | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartram Forest | Baldwin County and Wilkinson County | 2,113 acres (855 ha) | |
| Broxton Rocks Forest | Coffee County | 350 acres (140 ha) | |
| Dawson Forest | Dawson County | 10,130 acres (4,100 ha) | City of Atlanta Tract |
| Dixon Memorial State Forest | Ware County and Brantley County | 35,000 acres (14,000 ha) | |
| Hightower Forest | Dawson County | 142 acres (57 ha) | |
| Paulding Forest | Paulding County | 10,000 acres (4,000 ha) | City of Atlanta Tract |
| Spirit Creek Forest | Richmond County | 725 acres (293 ha) |
References
- "State Managed Forests". Georgia Forestry Commission. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
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