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Tag: forestry

Canopy gain and loss: Bloomingdale
Posted inEnvironment

Research: Coastal Georgia is losing tree canopy

Avatar photo by Mary Landers December 17th, 2024December 18th, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Canopy loss for the six counties was less than 2% from 2010-2019, but development has since boomed.

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Georgia will see more natural disasters. How are state leaders preparing for the next one?

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A longleaf pine forest in Coastal Georgia.
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Longleaf pine forests increasing Coastal Georgia

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Georgia regulators consider pricey power plant to bolster forestry jobs

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Critics blast Georgia Power plan to burn wood for fuel as critics warn of costs, pollution

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What’s in the climate act for Savannah, forests and you

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Owners of ‘small forests’ can now get paid to leave them alone

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