Private Lands Program

In April 1995 WRD began a Private Lands Initiative to intensify efforts in promoting, encouraging and providing technical assistance for wildlife conservation on private lands in Georgia.

• Bobwhite Quail Initiative
• Forest Stewardship Program
• Forestry for Wildlife Program

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Conservation Assistance for Landowners

• Landowner’s Guide to Conservation Incentives
• Conservation Programs for Georgians that Offer Financial Incentives and Technical Assistance

  For those of you managing your property’s natural resources, including wildlife, timber, soil, water, recreation and aesthetics, there are several conservation programs offering millions in incentives and cost-share opportunities to help landowners.

• A Landowner’s Guide – Conservation Easements for Natural Resource Protection

  One of a series of resource papers on proactive strategies for a healthy environment published by the Georgia Environmental Policy Institute and the Georgia Land Trust Service Center.

• State Template for Conservation Easement

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Deer Herd Management for Georgia Hunters

This booklet is intended to serve as a source of general information for those with a casual interest in white-tailed deer, and not as a detailed guide for land managers.

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Opinions and Attitudes of Georgia Residents, Hunters, and Landowners Toward Deer Management in Georgia

This study was conducted for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR) to determine the opinions and attitudes of the general population, hunters, and large landowners regarding deer management in Georgia.

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Georgia Piedmont Natural Resources Cooperative

The Georgia Piedmont Natural Resources Cooperative was established to promote the stewardship of natural resources across a broad landscape and reduce the loss of forest and farm land due to unmanaged urban growth.