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Chattahoochee-Oconee
National Forests
1755 Cleveland Hwy.
Gainesville, GA 30501
Phone: 770.297.3000
TDD: 770.297.3093
August 2008: In this video, Forest Supervisor George Bain talks about horseback riding in the national forest, its environmental effects, some solutions, and the benefit of working with volunteers and partners to provide a great riding experience while protecting our natural resourses. Watch now >>>
September 3, 2008, Gainesville, GA:
(Updated 9/8/2008) As this hurricane season shapes up to be one that will keep the Southeastern United States on its toes, the U.S. Forest Service along with many other agencies is working together to prepare for the most effective response to the impacts of storms that actually make landfall in the U.S. Read the rest of this story >>>
The Jake Mountain Trail System and the Bull Mountain Trail System connect to form a complex system of scenic trails within a four (4) square mile area of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The focus of the assessement project was to promote environmental protection through the creation and maintenance of a sustainable trail system by evaluating current conditions and making recommendations for future management. More >>>
District Ranger Michelle Jones has decided to implement Alternative 2 as the best way to achieve the goals of this project. This includes:
The decision documents and environmental assessment are available here.
This quarterly newsletter highlights recent projects and activities of the TEAM Conasauga volunteers as with the Forest Service.
With recent outbreaks of southern pine beetles, wildfires, and extreme weather, is the forest healthy enough to withstand the onslaught. To find the answers, the Forest Service is assessing the situation.
Learn more and get involved.