Conservation

From cascading mountain streams to placid blackwater rivers, oak-shaded coastal hammocks to windswept mountain ridges, weathered granite outcrops to quiet cypress swamps, Georgia's varied landscape provides habitats for a vast array of wildlife species. As a result, Georgia ranks among the top states in wildlife diversity. The Wildlife Resources Division strives to protect this valuable part of our state's natural history. Click on the links to learn more about conservation of Georgia's natural resources.

Conserving Nongame Wildlife: 2004-2007 The Nongame Conservation Section manages Georgia's native diversity of wild animals and plants and their habitats through education, research and management, while also working to increase the public's enjoyment of these natural resources. For copies, click here: Report in low resolution (2 MB) or high resolution (48.5 MB).

Quick Links Wildlife Action Plan Species of Concern GA Animals & Plants Natural Environments Prescribed Fire Landowner Programs Conservation Resources E-newsletter

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Georgia Invasive Species Strategy

The Georgia Invasive Species Advisory Committee has developed the Georgia Invasive Species Strategy to describe the scope of the state's invasive species problem and propose actions to minimize negative impacts. Invasives are non-native plants and animals that pose harm to the environment, economy and even human health. The strategy, compiled by a committee representing some 30 public agencies and non-government organizations, summarizes what is being done statewide to combat invasive species and recommends improvements.

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Application for Passage Peregrine Falcon Quota Permit

In a decision made possible by the peregrine falcon’s successful recovery, the Board of Natural Resources has approved a regulations change allowing the capture of no more than five migrating juvenile peregrines along Georgia’s coast this fall. The allotment is among 36 northern peregrines the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, along with the Atlantic, Mississippi and Central Flyway councils, approved for take in the eastern U.S. Qualified falconers will be allowed to capture the juvenile falcons in coastal counties Sept. 20-Oct. 20 for use in falconry. The trapping opportunity is structured to help ensure that mostly birds from the northern population are taken.

These peregrines nest in northern Canada and Alaska and southern Greenland, and migrate primarily to South America. Permitted take is only 1 percent of the most conservative estimate of annual production and will have no ecological impact on the peregrine population. Permit applications must be received by Sept. 11. Download an application.

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Support the Nongame Conservation Section

Did you know that the Nongame Conservation Section of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division is funded solely through donations, grants and fund-raising initiatives?

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Report Bird Sightings

Links to report bald eagle nesting activity and sightings of whooping cranes and swallow-tailed kites.