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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: 2008-2009

The Nongame Conservation Section manages Georgia's native diversity of wild animals and plants and their habitats through education, research and management, while also striving to increase public enjoyment of these natural resources. During fiscal 2008 and 2009, the wide-ranging work at NCS included mapping coastal and sandhills habitats, documenting data on native animals to improve species management, helping acquire more than 17,000 acres of priority habitat and funding regional education centers that reached about 100,000 students.

That work is described in the "Conserving Georgia's Nongame Wildlife: 2008-2009 Report". Download a copy of the report now or click here for an expanded web version of the report.
For copies of previous years reports, click here: Report in low resolution (2 MB) or high resolution (48.5 MB).

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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. As of Jan. 16, 2009, the plan is in draft form and comments are being sought. Click here for a copy or call (770) 761-3035. A public meeting is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division's Conservation Center in Social Circle. The deadline to submit comments is Feb. 16. Send written comments to jon.ambrose@gadnr.org or Jon Ambrose, Georgia Wildlife Resources Division, 2070 U.S. Highway 278 S.E., Social Circle, GA 30025.

The Wildlife Resources Conservation Center is located at 2065 U.S. Highway 278, SE, Social Circle, Georgia. This Georgia DNR facility is approximately 4 miles west of Rutledge and 1.5 miles northeast of the intersection of Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 278 (Exit #101). See map.

Support the Georgia 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 fundraising initiatives?

Report Bird Sightings

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

Snakes of Georgia

According to the National Wildlife Federation, at least 20% of the U.S. population suffers some degree of snake fear. Regardless of the cause, extreme fear is unnecessary. A new and improved fact sheet is now available.

White Nose Syndrome

White-nose syndrome has killed more than 400,000 bats, mostly in the northeast, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In some instances, entire cave populations have been lost. Find out more information about the fungus and what you can do to help.