This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. The number of longleaf pines is increasing across the Southeast, with some of ...

Georgia’s forestry industry is a victim of its own success. Advanced genetics leading to fast-growing trees and a favorable climate have combined to make Georgia the No.-1 forestry state in the nation ...

Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage to Georgia's timber industry in September 2024, impacting millions of acres. Landowners like Ben Gillis face a long and costly recovery, with cleanup efforts ...