District Leader David Govus monitors illegal ATV impact with Associated Press
DISTRICT LEADERS

Your eyes and ears in the forest

District leaders are knowledgeable volunteers who monitor our forests on the ground. They know how to navigate complex government red tape and interpret U.S. Forest Service project proposals, and they work closely with our staff forest ecologist to effect positive change in how our forests are managed.  If you are interested in becoming a district leader or assistant, please contact us at 706-635-8733 or at

Georgia ForestWatch District Leaders

Conasauga Ranger District:

West Side:
Bob Smiles 678-491-7762 (Chattooga, Gordon, Murray, Floyd, Walker & Whitefield counties)
East Side:
David Govus 706-276-2512 (Fannin & Gilmer counties)
Wayne Jenkins 706-635-8733 (Fannin & Gilmer counties)

Blue Ridge Ranger District:

Howard Markel 770-781-5418 (Dawson & Towns counties)
Dennis Stansell 706-747-5892 (Dawson & Towns counties)
Jim Walker 706-273-3465 (Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin & Union counties)

Chattooga River Ranger District:

Joe Gatins 706-782-9944 (Rabun & Towns counties)
Dudley Sisk 706-754-0955 (Habersham, Stephens & White counties)
Honor Woodard 706-212-7924 (Rabun County)

Oconee Ranger District:

Larry Winslett 404-375-8405 (Greene, Jasper, Jones, Monroe, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe & Putnam counties)