The Jones Center at Ichauway, nestled in Newton, GA, spans nearly 30,000 acres of diverse woods, water, and wildlife. It serves as a hub for comprehensive research, conservation, and education efforts aimed at understanding, demonstrating, and advocating for sustainable natural resource management. Research at Ichauway focuses on the intricate ecosystems of longleaf pine forests, the hydrology of the lower Flint River basin, and the interplay between wildlife species and their habitats. The center's location in the heart of the historic range of longleaf pine makes it a vital site for studying and preserving one of North America's rarest and most biologically diverse ecosystems. Through its conservation program, Ichauway actively manages its land base to exemplify sound resource stewardship. This includes initiatives like prescribed fire programs, conservation-based forest management, and restoration of the longleaf pine ecosystem. Besides, the center's education and outreach programs aim to disseminate knowledge to professionals, policymakers, and the next generation of natural resource experts. Generated from the website content