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As part of America's national forest system, the Chattahoochee and Oconee National Forests represent the finest outdoor recreation opportunities and natural resources Georgia has to offer. These lands are rich in history and culture you'll find fascinating to explore.
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Proposed Recreation Fee Changes

May 1, 2009: The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest is seeking your comments on a proposal to increase or add fees at four recreation areas. Get details and contact info here. >>>

Wildlife Safety Alert

UPDATE! April 30, 2009: Fewer interactions between people and bears are good news. Bears are still present in the forest. A 6-mile section of the AT remains closed to camping. Get the details. >>>

A small photo of a Forest Service employee standing next to a trail sign along a trail in the forest.

Forest Completes Signing Trails

The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests has completed blazing and signing their designated trails in an effort to provide the public with better information about the location of trails and what modes of travel are allowed. Read the complete news release. >>>

Doing Business with the Forest Service

A small image of the cover for the e-book about doing business with the Forest Service. Are you a business person who would like to provide your products or services to the Forest Service? If so, we encourage you to take advantage of the wealth of information for you in this section of our regional web site. It includes topics that will help you understand the Forest Service and explain how to align your business with the Forest Service. There is also information about how to contact our procurement offices, a photo gallery of typical projects, and a free 16-page e-book, "Doing Bushiness with the Forest Service - How to Win Government Contracts - One Step at a Time". Visit the site now. »»

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Spotlight

Prescribed Fire Will Mean New Life for Rare Mountain Bog

Although fire can often be a threat to our safety, it also plays an important role in the undeveloped environment as you will see in this fascinating report on how fire was used to improve the health of a mountain bog and likely save an endagered species.
"Trekking uphill and through charred underbrush, most of it still smoking,..." >>>

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2008 Autumn Photos

In spite of a droughty summer and mild early fall, the foliage this fall turned out to be quite colorful and stayed on the trees fairly well. Thanks to the folks who shared their photos, we can enjoy the fall color into the winter. Look now.>>>

Recreation Passport Information

Learn how you can benefit from the national pass program, which pass is best for you and recent changes to the program.
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