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What exactly does Georgia’s pine tree reforestation process look like?

April 23, 2025 11:16 AM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

Forests do not grow overnight. In Georgia, reforestation is in full swing as crews hand-plant pine trees in a process that is as complex as it is critical.

The Farm Monitor gives us a glimpse at how each decision made today ensures the health of Georgia’s timberlands for decades to come.

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