Georgia Planting Loblolly Pine Project
Reforestation Project and Memorial Trees in Georgia
Sympathy Gifts That Live Forever
In Georgia, more and more farmers are facing the realities of unproductive row crop fields and pastureland. A new multi-year program known as Field to Forest is helping to return this land to forest cover once again – benefiting the landowners and the environment. Native loblolly trees will be planted on land that is no longer productive, creating a landscape that will promote
ecosystem health, improve soil health, enhance wildlife habitat, protect water quality and sequester carbon.
Trees Available
251,000
Loblolly Pine
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.