Georgia is one of the most naturally diverse states in the country, ranging from
the ridges and valleys of northwest Georgia to thousands of acres of farmlands
in the south to the marshlands along the coast.
the ridges and valleys of northwest Georgia to thousands of acres of farmlands
in the south to the marshlands along the coast.
Some of Georgia's many natural resources include:
- Forests and Lumber
Much of Georgia (over 60%) is heavily forested with pine, and the state is the leading state east of the Mississippi in the production of lumber (logs and board) and pulpwood. - Rivers and Lakes
Georgia has 70,150 miles of streams and rivers, over 425,000 acres of lakes, and over 4,500,000 acres of freshwater wetlands. Georgia's abundant water supplies provide drinking water, recreational ideas ideal for swimming, fishing and boating.
- Farmland
Georgia, the largest state east of the Mississippi river, has almost eight million acres of farmland. Georgia has the soil quality, growing sason, and moisture supply necessary to produce substained yields of crops. Some major crops are corn, cotton, hay, soybeans, and tobacco.
- Clays
Georgia is by far the leading clay-producing state in America and is recognized as a male leader in the mining, production, processing, and applacation of kaolin products.