The presence of Lake Talquin and the Ochlockonee River provide Lake Talquin State Forest with many varied forms of topography. Outstanding examples of the slope and ravine forest communities are located on the west side of the Talquin Tract and throughout the Fort Braden and Bear Creek Tracts. Other examples of the natural communities found on the forest include flatwoods, rolling uplands, swamps, sandhills and hardwood forest. Many coniferous and deciduous trees combine to create a unique forest cover. In the spring, flowering dogwoods are a refreshing sight and in the fall provide a show of color along with the oaks and maples.
Animal life is plentiful as there are many varieties of wildlife that make their home on the forest.
Bald eagles, currently listed as a threatened species can be viewed soaring above the treetops. The gopher tortoise, which is a species of special concern also lives on the forest. Lake Talquin State Forest offers the public a variety of recreational opportunities on its many diverse tracts of land. Hiking, birding and nature study can be enjoyed utilizing existing service roads, old road beds and established trials. Thirteen miles of hiking trails have been blazed on the Ft.