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Who are we?

Originally established in 1951 in the effort to reforest former farmland on the newly formed Savannah River Site, the Forest Service’s current mission is to ensure the ecological integrity of natural resources found within the 198,000-acre boundary of the site. Today, the Savannah River Site Forest is recognized for its rich biodiversity and varied ecosystems, including upland pine forest, hardwood bottomlands, and wetlands. The Forest Service’s stewardship includes forest management practices that balance sustainable natural resource use, conservation, and wildlife habitat protection and preservation all while playing a crucial role in the nation’s security by supporting the continued operation of the Savannah River Site

If you have questions about USDA Forest Service -  Savannah River, please email those questions to josef.orosz@usda.gov.

Please note that Savannah River Site is not open to the public.  It is a closed secure facility owned and operated by the Department of Energy - National Nuclear Security Administration.

No public campgrounds or overnight stays are allowed in the areas managed by the DOE (including Crackerneck).