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Species of Concern
Rare or Endangered SpeciesMany of our state's most beautiful and fragile creatures, like indigo snakes, manatees and red-cockaded woodpeckers, are threatened as their habitats vanish. For these animals, as well as other nongame wildlife, management and habitat conservation are key to their survival. Click on the links below to learn more about Georgia’s rare or endangered species. Georgia Rare Species and Natural Community InformationWelcome to the Nongame Conservation Section data center. Here you will find rare species and natural community data for Georgia. The protected species lists contain species protected at both the state and the federal level. The special concern lists include federally protected, state protected and other rare or imperiled plants, animals, and natural communities tracked by the Nongame Conservation Section. Protected Species UpdateThe Georgia DNR has completed an extensive revision of its protected plant and animal lists with input from local, state and federal agencies as well as private conservation organizations. Wildlife ConservationExplore these pages for more information about Red-cockaded woodpecker management efforts, northern right whale protection and the successful recovery of Georgia’s bald eagle population.
Adopt One of Georgia's Nesting Sea Turtles!You can do your part for conservation by adopting a loggerhead sea turtle involved in telemetry project. Named by school kids from around the state for the leaders of the recent G8 Summit, these 8 turtles are up for adoption now. Ginseng Management ProgramInformation about Georgia’s Ginseng Management Program and other useful ginseng links. TechNotes, Data & GIS
Georgia Natural Heritage ProgramNongame-Endangered Wildlife Program
Ways to See Georgia’s Wildlife
Wildlife in Your Backyard
The Citizen Scientist
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