Georgia Tree Planting Project
Reforestation Project and Memorial Trees in Georgia
Sympathy Gifts That Live Forever
Georgia’s forests have become fragmented and stressed over time, reducing the health of the state’s original canopy. This project, in partnership with the Georgia Forestry Commission, restores these landscapes by planting native loblolly, slash, and longleaf pine and ensuring long-term stewardship through forest management plans and a 10-year maintenance commitment. The restored forests will strengthen biodiversity, create habitat for endangered species like the red-cockaded woodpecker, indigo snake, and gopher tortoise, and improve soil and water conservation, air quality, and sustainable forestry across the region.
Trees Available
294,000
Longleaf pine, Loblolly pine, Slash pine, and White oak
PROVIDE WATER
More than 50% of U.S. drinking water comes from forests. Trees pull water out from the ground and release it back into the rivers and lakes.
CLEAN AIR
Trees have been dubbed the “lungs of the Earth” because they absorb pollutants and filter contaminants in the air.
CREATE OXYGEN
One large tree can provide a day’s supply of oxygen for up to 4 people, while 2 ac. of forest provides enough for 500+ people each year.
IMPROVE SOIL
Trees break down organic matter then release nutrients back into the soil, which counteracts plants that take these nutrients out of the soil.
PREVENT DISASTERS
Tree root systems absorb water and stabilize soil, which help prevent erosion, flooding, and other natural disasters from happening.
HELP WILDLIFE
Trees are essential to wildlife and ecosystems. They provide food, protection, and homes for many birds and mammals.