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FOREST TYPES Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Okefenokee Swamp and Oconee National Forest |
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Many forests in the eastern U.S. are dominated by oaks, such as this Chestnut Oak. Click to enlarge |
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Western Forests:
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Trip 2 is the overall representative for experiencing "typical" eastern forests. The dominant type in the east is the Oak/Hickory forest type. This type, along with the Oak/Pine type will be experienced in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Oak/Gum/Cypress and Longleaf/Slash Pine forest types are represented in the Okefenokee Swamp and Oconee National Forest is largely made up of the Loblolly/Shortleaf Pine forest type.
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