Georgia
Total forested acres = 24 million
Privately owned = 17.1 million
Industry = 4.9 million
Public Agency = 1.8 million
Below is a summary of our habitat conservation projects and educational opportunities relevant to family forest owners in Georgia. In addition, you’ll find links to state agencies and local conservation partners that can provide further resources and information about conservation forestry.
Woodland Management for the Gopher Tortoise and Other Wildlife
American Forest Foundation has partnered with the University of Georgia Extension, Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and U.S. Forest Service to help family forest owners in Georgia improve pine habitat for the gopher tortoise and other associated species in the non-listed range. Our work in Georgia is an extension of previous work in Mississippi, Louisiana an Alabama on the gopher tortoise in the listed range. Read more about work in the listed range.
Pine Ecosystem Conservation Handbook for the Gopher Tortoise in Georgia:
A Guide for Family Forest Owners This comprehensive 96-page guide is written for family forest owners and foresters interested in improving pine habitat for the gopher tortoise and other wildlife species in Georgia. Filled with color photographs, it provides family forest owners with practical information on management strategies, prescribed burns, invasive species, regulatory assurances for landowners, conservation incentives, technical assistance, state programs, conservation easements and wildlife species that benefit from pine ecosystem management.
Download a pdf [3.9mb] or complete an online form to receive a free printed copy.
Gopher Tortoise Habitat Conservation Awareness Sign Apply for a sign.
Species of Concern in Georgia:
Information for Family Forest Owners
Download a species profile (pdf).
Forest Ecosystem Conservation for Birds in Georgia
Forested Flyways has partnered with the American Bird Conservancy, Georgia Forestry Association, Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division, Georgia Forestry Commission, State and Private Forestry, U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to help family forest owners in Georgia improve pine habitat for birds and other species. Additional support is provided by the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation, the Southern Company, and the Home Depot Foundation. Read more.
Forest Ecosystem Conservation Handbook for Birds in Georgia: 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 Birds in Georgia
Apply for a sign.
Demonstration Field Days
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Awareness signs