Welcome to Savannah River

Welcome to the Savannah River Site Forest, a 170,000-acre expanse of diverse woodlands located within the U.S. Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site in South Carolina. Managed by the Forest Service, the forest plays a crucial role in the nation’s security by supporting the continued operation of the Savannah River Site and the region’s natural resource stewardship, ecological research, and habitat preservation.

Originally contracted in 1951 to reforest former farmland on the newly formed Savannah River Site, the Forest Service continues to manage forests on the site to ensure its ecological integrity. Today, the forest on Savannah River Site is recognized for its rich biodiversity and varied ecosystems, including upland pine forest, hardwood bottomlands, and wetlands. 

To learn about the mission of the U.S. Forest Service on Savannah River Site visit our FAQ page.