Protecting a stream bank and buffer land in the north Georgia mountains

Wetlands on a private development in the piedmont of North Carolina; These wetlands adjoin DOT mitigation bank wetlands, so ecological characteristics on both sets of wetlands are strenghtened and enhanced by the continuity between the two; Right: a beaver dam near the same location

A dark-eyed junco nest in the North Carolina mountains

A high mountain ridge in North Carolina overlooking protected ridges, coves, and a mountain bog

Mature forests provide crucial wildlife habitat, food & shelter (such as this tree cavity in the NC mountains) not found in other locations

Native flame azalea

A stream bank and buffer land with numerous uncommon plant species in the north Georgia mountains adjoining USFS lands

The brilliant green and rich diversity of a mesic NC mountain cove; Uncommon plants are located here due to unusual geology

Wetland plants in coastal North Carolina

A scenic mountain ridge in north Georgia

Conservation of forested natural communities adjacent to aquatic habitats, such as this one in the North Carolina piedmont, can be beneficial for amphibians and other wildlife

Natural communities provide habitat to many common and uncommon species of plants, animals, fungi, lichens, invertebrates, and other organisms. Swallowtail butterfly on native flame azalea in the NC mountains

Butterflyweed, as well as some uncommon plant species grace this rocky NC mountain slope

Natural tree fall and rushing water in a north Georgia stream

Mosses and ferns growing in moist forest conditions, North Carolina

A rock “grotto” along a creekbed adds to habitat diversity in the Ridge & Valley of Alabama

A large beech tree near the same location