One issue at stake is how much wilderness should be added to the Chattahoochee National Forest. Despite differing opinions from other wildlife organizations, GWF continues to support the U.S. Forest Service's proposed plan to declare an additional 34,000 acres of wilderness in the Chattahoochee National Forest. GWF believes wilderness is good for both game and nongame species of wildlife because it protects forests from roads and timber harvesting, allowing them to mature into old-growth woods which are home to a variety of animals including songbirds, bears, and deer. Copyright 1996-2001 Georgia Wildlife Federation. All Rights Reserved.
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