Alabama
Total forested acres = 21 million
Privately owned = 16 million
Industry = 4.84 million
Federal = 910,000
State = 211,700
Other = 95,000
Below is a summary of our habitat conservation projects and educational opportunities relevant to family forest owners in Alabama. In addition, you’ll find links to state agencies and local conservation partners that can provide further resources and information about conservation forestry.
Species of Concern in Alabama:
Information for Family Forest Owners
Download a species profile (pdf).
Pine Ecosystem Conservation for the Gopher Tortoise in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi
Under a grant from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Forested Flyways is working with the American Bird Conservancy, Environmental Defense, Mississippi Fish & Wildlife Foundation, U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to help family forest owners improve pine habitat for the gopher tortoise and other species associated with the historically open forests of the South. Read more.
Pine Ecosystem Conservation Handbook for the Gopher Tortoise:
A Guide for Family Forest Owners.
Download the handbook or complete an online form to receive a free printed copy.
Forest Conservation Awareness Sign for the Gopher Tortoise
Apply for a sign
Post-Hurricane Assistance for Family Forest Owners
Click here to learn more about this initiative funded by the Home Depot Foundation.
Demonstration Field Days
Technical and Cost-share Assistance
- Contact Us if you are interested in learning more about cost-share that is available for gopher tortoise habitat restoration.
- Alabama Forestry Commission provides cost-share, educational, and technical forestry services to landowners. Ph: (334)240-9300.
- The Partners for Fish & Wildlife program of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offers technical and financial assistance to landowners for restoration of native habitat types. Ph: (334) 441-5181.
- The Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service can provide information on federal cost-share opportunities and assistance. Ph: (334) 887-4551.
- The Alabama Cooperative Extension System can provide management suggestions based upon current university research, information and expertise. Use the website link to locate your local county agents. Ph: (334) 844-4444.
- The Alabama Natural Heritage Program has information about rare species or ecological communities that may occur on your land and what you can do to help conserve them. Ph: (334) 833-4062.
Forest Landowner Groups
Local organizations that support the work of family forest owners:
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Awareness signs