More than seven acres of land in Southeast Atlanta will soon become the city’s first community “food forest,” where local residents will be able to access fresh produce, free of charge.
The forest, off Browns Mill Road, will be made up of fruit and nut-bearing trees, bushes, shrubs, and garden plots. This will provide fresh produce to an area of the city that is currently classified as food insecure.
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