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In the end,
we will conserve only what we love,
we will love only what we know, and
we will know only what we are taught.
~ Baba Diom, Senegal
What's Online
Please take advantage of our on-line educational resources. Education, knowledge, and appreciation of the biological world in which we live is essential if we are to maintain and improve our quality of life. Without healthy, undeveloped ecosystems, life on Earth will certainly become diminished.
Georgia Mountains Children's Forest Network
The Georgia Mountains Children’s Forest Network creates opportunities for diverse young Georgians to experience and explore the national forest in their backyard. By enhancing and expanding successful programs offered through strong Forest Service partnerships, this Children’s Forest Network cultivates an understanding of public lands and fosters participation in the care of these lands. Learn about the many opportunities offered through the Network for students, teachers and families to connect with the outdoors.
NextGen Forest Ambassadors
We're looking for leaders ages 14-16 to become the next generation of forest ambassadors! Participants are introduced to outdoor stewardship and receive hands-on training, participate in a youth summit, commit to 20 hours of sharing their unique perspectives and earn a stipend. All skills levels are welcome and there's no cost to participate. Learn more about the program and find application information.
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS THROUGH JUNE 13, 2021!
A Forest for Every Classroom
A Forest For Every Classroom (FFEC) is a place-based service learning program led by educators both within their schools and beyond. It enables K-12 teachers to transform traditional classroom teaching into highly effective and exciting learning opportunities in the outdoors, using the local community and environment as a starting point to teach curricular content in language arts, math, social studies, science and other subjects. The FFEC program emphasizes hands-on real world learning experiences.
Through a FREE two-day workshop in the beautiful north Georgia mountains, teachers develop curriculum that increases student literacy skills and fosters student understanding of lands in their communities. Curricula integrate hands-on study of the natural and cultural resources, addressing concepts in ecology, sense of place, land management and stewardship, and civics. Learn more and apply for the next workshop!
Why Would Anyone Cut a Tree Down?
Some children and adults are unaware that in order to reduce tree hazards, protect other trees, or to get wood, it is necessary to cut trees. Why Would Anyone Cut a Tree Down? is a 41-page book published by the U.S. Forest Service Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry. It features 28 full-color, hand-painted illustrations. The book is intended primarily for 1st to 3rd graders, as well as parents and educators.
The book is available online along with information about the author and illustrator, activities and lessons, and additional information about taking care of trees. Visit the Why Would Anyone Cut a Tree Down? website for this and to order printed copies of this engaging and beautifully illustrated educational book.
Trout Adventure Trail
Want to get outside for some fun learning experiences? Try the Trout Adventure Trail. More than just a trail, this is a conservation education program that provides the outdoor setting and the teaching materials for teachers, parents, home schoolers, scouting groups or anyone who wants to take their kids on a field trip where they can learn about healthy forests and streams, fish and wildlife. The Trout Adventure Trail® is a "do it yourself" and "plan your own" hiking and learning experience for kids of all ages along legendary trails in the Chattahoochee National Forest. Complete information is available on the Trout Adventure Trail website.
Features
Resolving Natural Resource Challenges
Learn about the issues facing forest managers as they strive to balance the public's use of the upper Chattahoochee River watershed and the impacts on forest resources such as soil, water, vegetation, and wildlife.
Chattooga River District Receives the Gold LEED Certification
On May 22, 2009, the Chattooga River Ranger District employees had cause to celebrate. Not only was this the official opening date to the public of their brand new Ranger District office, but it was also a celebration of a new style of building designed to reduce their environmental footprint.
Alerts & Warnings
- #BurnAlerts for Prescribed Fires
- Seasonal Road Closures in Effect
- FS Road 22 Tumbling Creek road hazard - major slump
- Before riding your UTV, Educate Yourself!
- Track Rock Petroglyphs
- Flatlands Road (FSR 256 and FSR 637) Closed
- Road Closures on the Chattooga River Ranger District
- Coleman River Rd (FSR #54) Closure
- CAUTION Waterfall Dangers
- CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL - ATV and OHV
- Panther Creek Trail Temporary Hiker Restrictions
- Don't Move Firewood!