Jimmy Carter’s legacy includes working to eradicate tropical diseases in Africa, South America and Asia and to end conflicts in places like Syria, Israel and Sudan. But the late former president’s efforts also live on in the wild places of his native Georgia that he worked as governor and president to protect.

Former President Jimmy Carter may have only served one term as governor, but he left his mark in many ways before leaving for Washington, even literally. With a pencil, Carter signed the desk in the governor’s ceremonial office,

Memorial services continue for former President Jimmy Carter, who died December 29 at the age of 100. On Monday, Carter lay in repose at the Center Center as mourners visited to pay their respects. Watch live video above RELATED Below video: Jimmy Carter's grandson speaks at Carter Center memorial service Services scheduled later this week: TUESDAY,