Taking in

carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and releasing oxygen for us to breathe.

Providing

us with food, heat, and shelter.

Helping to

remove pollutants from the air to give us cleaner air.

Filtering

water to make our streams and lakes cleaner.

Reducing erosion

Providing

us with natural beauty and recreational benefits.

Absorbing

sounds around us to control noise pollution.

Providing

us with shade for cooling.

Furnishing

habitat for wildlife.

Providing

raw material for hundreds of wood products that we depend on every day.

About two-thirds

of Georgia's land area is covered by trees. it is very important that

we manage our forest property as the demand for wood and forest products

increases and the total land available for forest production decreases.

The Georgia Forestry Commission provides forest management information

and assistance to the private landowners of Georgia. If you would like

more information concerning the Forest Management Services available contact

County Forestry Unit at 770-227-5522 or 770-358-1459, or visit www.gfc.state.ga.us.

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