The Georgia Forestry Forum

Author: Georgia Forestry Commission

Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! This is a podcast that explores trees and forests - the rich and renewable resources - and the innumerable benefits we humans get from them! Expect this podcast to cover topics that will affect YOU! We want to share how trees impact every part of your life - from the air you breathe, the water you drink, to the cost of our energy bills, and the products we use daily - and we'll tell you how our folks here at the Georgia Forestry Commission support it all.
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25. The Hunt for Georgia's Champion Trees with David Long and Eli Dickerson
Episode 2
Thursday, 19 February, 2026

Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum!In today’s episode, special guest Eli Dickerson and GFC's David Long take you inside Georgia’s Champion Tree Program to explore how the state’s largest trees are identified, measured, and verified. From the nomination process to the stories behind some of Georgia’s most impressive champions, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how these towering trees are discovered, and what makes them stand out.Resources discussed:Champion Trees | Georgia Forestry CommissionAtlanta’s Champion Trees | Trees AtlantaNational Champion Tree Program | National Champion Tree ProgramHome - Park PrideThe Wild Trees – Richard PrestonBig Trees and Primeval Forests: A Guide to the Largest Trees and Finest Surviving Old-Growth in Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains: Shaw, Clifford Find Georgia Forestry Commission online:Website: https://gatrees.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaForestryCommission/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatrees/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GaTreesDavid LongUrban and Community Forestry SpecialistChampion Tree Program CoordinatorGeorgia Forestry CommissionISA Certified Arboristdlong@gfc.state.ga.usEli DickersonDirector of Education, Park PrideVolunteer, Trees Atlantaeli@parkpride.orgCredits:YouTube Audio Library - Duck in the Alley by TracktribeHustle Econo by National SweetheartSeasons by TelecastedFreesound.org Attributions - January Sleet by pcaeldriesKeyboard by MattRuthSoundTire Puncture by WaveAdventurer Wolf by maljwilliams Have ideas, feedback, or questions? Let us know!