Are there national forests in Georgia?
The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests provide the finest outdoor recreation opportunities and natural resources in Georgia. Learn more about the Forest Service, Who We Are, what we do to manage resources on the national forest, and common Frequently Asked Questions.
Where do I get forestry maps?
Forest Visitor Maps, National Forest Atlas, and Wilderness Maps. These maps are available for purchase at the U.S. Geological Survey Store, many Forest Service offices and other retail outlets. Many Forest Visitor Maps are also available for purchase as georeferenced PDFs on Avenza, for use on mobile devices.
Where is the Chattahoochee National Forest located?
north Georgia
One of the largest national forests east of the Mississippi River, the Chattahoochee National Forest spans over 750,000 acres of mountainous forest land in north Georgia and encompasses the headwaters of the Conasauga and Etowah rivers, which are part of The Nature Conservancy’s Coosa Basin project.
Where are the national forests located?
Alaska has the most national forest land, with 21.9 million acres (8.9 million ha), followed by California (20.8 million acres, 8.4 million ha) and Idaho (20.4 million acres, 8.3 million ha).
Are there bears in Oconee National Forest?
Bears become more active as the seasons and weather change. For more tips on how to protect yourself and also protect black bears when visiting the National Forest, visit the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests website at www.fs.usda.gov/conf or contact the Blue Ridge Ranger District Office at (706) 745-6928.
What type of forest is in Georgia?
Georgia’s forests are about half hardwood forest types and half pine type. More specific information can be found on GFC’s forest inventory & analysis page. Sound management ensures that Georgia’s 25-million acres of forest land remains healthy and intact.
What animals live in the Chattahoochee National Forest?
Mammalian species that roam in the forest are American black bear, shrew, coyote, a variety of bats, squirrel, beaver, river otter, bobcat, deer, weasel, mice, and foxes.
How big is a National Forest visitor map?
Forest Visitor Maps for each national forest and grassland provide forest-wide information on attractions, facilities, services, and opportunities. National Forest Atlases are full color atlases, containing 8.5-inch by 11-inch topographic quadrangle maps at 1 inch to the mile scale and are available for many of the forests in California.
How big are the Chattahoochee and Oconee National Forests?
Featuring nearly 867,000 acres across 26 counties, thousands of miles of clear-running streams and rivers, approximately 850 miles of recreation trails, and dozens of campgrounds, picnic areas, and other recreation activity opportunities, these lands are rich in natural scenery, history and culture.
Is there an app for the North Georgia mountains?
To use, you must have the Avenza app, available for iOS and Android devices. Outdoor Fun in the North Georgia Mountains: Explore 16 of the most popular mountain recreation spots on the forest including waterfalls and scenic drives. Forest Visitor Maps Find recreation areas, campgrounds and major trails.
Where can I get a map of a forest?
Most national forests and grasslands offer online maps or instructions on how to obtain a printed map. Nationwide datasets are published as map services. These map services are available:
