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Conserving Diverse Forests

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Forests & Water

Healthy forests produce safe and reliable drinking water.

Two-thirds of the freshwater in the United States comes from forested watersheds. Watersheds that are healthy and well-managed, produce clean water. That means that well managed, fire-maintained longleaf ecosystems help to protect our water supply.

Clean water is less expensive to treat, benefits local economies and communities, provides wildlife habitat, scenic vistas, carbon sequestration, recreational opportunities, and human health and well-being.

Georgia and South Carolina – Lower Savannah River Watershed

Forest landowners are a key part of supporting health watersheds and our drinking water. In South Carolina and Georgia, The Longleaf Alliance partners with the Southeastern Partnership for Forests and Water, the Savannah River Clean Water Fund, and the Georgia and South Carolina Forestry Commissions to provide assistance to forest landowners.

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We work closely with our natural resource partners, land trusts, drinking water utilities, and landowners to manage and permanently protect and restore forests, with a focus on lands that contribute to protecting water quality in the lower Savannah River Basin. The overall goal is to retain 60% of the forest cover in the watershed.

Savannah River Web Mapping Application

Savannah River Watershed Priority Planning Toolkit

The Savannah River Watershed Conservation Priority Index (CPI) Map shows the areas of greatest importance for the conservation of clean drinking water by protecting health forests in the lower Savannah River watershed.

Savannah River Conservation Priority Map
User Guide - ArcGIS Online Web Mapping
Data Use Agreement & Request Form

Additional Resources

Longleaf Pine: A Tall Drink of Water

Healthy Forests = Clean Water Fact sheet

Clean Water Fact Sheet

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Another awesome learning opportunity for your cale Another awesome learning opportunity for your calendar -  this time in Georgia!The Longleaf Management Field Day at Dixon Memorial State Forest on May 25th  will include discussions and stops to observe site prep considerations, the effects of prescribed fire, and forest resource opportunities including pine straw production. If you currently have longleaf on your property or are considering planting it, this is a great opportunity to learn more.Topics will include:– Site Preparation– Wildlife Habitat Management– Prescribed Burning– Income Streams– Cost-Share ProgramsHosted in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, Okefenokee-Osceola Local Implementation, Georgia Tree Farm, and Georgia Conservancy. Sign up at longleafalliance.org > events (link in bio).P.S. This event is great compliment to two FREE events happening this week: Longleaf Management Virtual Webinar on May 18th and the Forestry & Wildlife Expo on May 21st!
Are you a landowner who currently has longleaf pin Are you a landowner who currently has longleaf pine on your property or are you considering planting it?How you choose to manage your longleaf can depend on your property, objectives, management costs, potential income, and any available financial incentives.Join The Longleaf Alliance and our partners on May 18th for a one-hour virtual webinar discussing longleaf pine management:– Managing Longleaf for Timber – Mark McClellan, Georgia Forestry Commission– Managing Longleaf for Wildlife – Anthony Kroeger, Georgia Department of Natural Resources– Managing Longleaf for Non-Timber Resources – Wendy Ledbetter, The Longleaf AllianceThis FREE virtual event is hosted by the Okefenokee-Osceola Local Implementation Team with sponsorship by The Nature Conservancy. Advanced registration is required. Sign up now at longleafalliance.org > events (link in bio).
Growing-season prescribed fire can promote viable Growing-season prescribed fire can promote viable wiregrass seed production, increase wildflower abundance, and control hardwoods. 🔥For sites that have already seen winter burns, evaluate the stands for desired fire effects. If you are not satisfied with the results, you may consider a shift in the timing of your burning. Watch this video to hear why Jerome Murphy did so!P.S. Watch the full prescribed fire video on our YouTube channel (link in bio).
Who inspires you in the longleaf community? Cele Who inspires you in the longleaf community? Celebrate those worthy individuals and teams while also giving them a platform to inspire others in the entire longleaf community! Nominations for the 🏆 2022 Regional Longleaf Award 🏆 are being accepted until June 10th! Details at longleafconference.com > awards (link in bio)
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