State Managed Forests  

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The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) manages several land properties throughout the state.  All of them operate under a multiple-use Forest Stewardship management plan taking into account the various wood product, wildlife, recreational, soil, water, aesthetic, historical, and cultural resources of the area. Some of the forests are available for public recreational activities.

 

Baldwin Forest – 478.445.5164

A 2113 acre tract of state land in Baldwin County.

Brender-Hitchiti Forest – 478.751.3485

A 4,734 acre USDA Forest Service land tract in Jones County.

Dixon Memorial State Forest – 912.287.4915

A 31,500 acre tract of state land in Ware and Brantley Counties.

Dawson Forest – 706.265.3707

A 10,130 acre city of Atlanta land tract in Dawson County.

Hightower Forest - 770.531.6043

A 142 acre tract of state land in Dawson County

Paulding Forest – 706.265.3707

A 10,038 acre city of Atlanta land tract in Paulding County.

Spirit Creek Forest - 478.445.5164

A 725 acre tract of state land in Richmond County.