180 Native Trees to Be Distributed to Kick off Celebration of 90 Years of Conservation
Georgia Wildlife Federation (GWF) will host two native tree giveaways to kick off a year of celebrating its 90th anniversary. Ninety trees will be distributed at the Alcovy Conservation Center in Covington (Newton County) and 90 at Mill Creek Nature Center in Buford (Gwinnett County). The events are funded through a ReLeaf Grant from the Georgia Tree Council and are designed to expand urban tree canopy while encouraging long-term stewardship.
The trees will be 1–3-gallon native species selected for their ecological value and suitability for residential landscapes. While the final species list is still being confirmed, potential selections include native oaks, magnolias, dogwoods, and maples…