Since the end of the lumber era, the forests have re-grown and include trees that are 100 years old.

Today the forest includes about 90% of Georgia's native trees, and a major pinetum with more than 100 conifer species.

The local forest includes several protected plant species.

The forests include a mix of species with origins in temperate and tropical Asia.

The forest includes kauri trees growing at the far southern limit of their natural range.

The vast forests and grasslands also include unique species of plants.

The dense forest includes picnic spots like Ravanwadi and several fish ponds.

These forests include more species of evergreen, as well.

The forest also includes a small percentage of ancient woodland.

The forest includes flora and fauna endemic to the region.