The National Forests of the South
The Southern Region of the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, is a dynamic collection of lands, cared for by people as a legacy for future generations.
We believe that benefits to people flow from healthy land, that healthy land is conserved through wise management, and that management is most effective when shared.
The Southern Region encompasses 13 States—from Virginia to Florida and Oklahoma – as well as Puerto Rico. Also known as Region 8, the Southern Region is one of nine geographical regions within the Forest Service.
There are 16 units within the Southern Region, including 14 National Forests and two special units.
Undercover Wildlife Operation Cracks Down on Poaching in Two States
State and federal wildlife officials in North Carolina and Georgia announced today an undercover operation that involved about 80 wildlife violators and some 980 violations.
Primary violations documented by Operation Something Bruin stem from illegal bear hunting but include an array of state wildlife and game law charges. Suspects could also face federal charges.
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Find out how a diverse group of recreationists collaborated with the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests to create a successful volunteer trail organization that benefits everyone. Download this media-rich PDF and learn how they did it.
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