25. The Hunt for Georgia's Champion Trees with David Long and Eli Dickerson

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 [email protected] DickersonDirector of Education, Park PrideVolunteer, Trees [email protected]: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!