GA Dept. of Natural Resources Releases Landowner's Guide to Conservation Incentives
LINK UPDATED: ***Landowner’s Guide to Conservation Resources in Georgia***
Landowners should be aware that this guide is not inclusive of all programs available to conserve land. This booklet presents only fundamental aspects of select programs (ones that benefit forestry and wildlife) in a format that allows landowners to easily compare them. Many of these programs are subject to funding and legislative changes. For the most up-to-date information, DNR encourages landowners to contact the organization that manages the program or check https://georgiawildlife.com/landowners.
For simplicity, conservation programs in this guide are divided into three main sections:
Technical Assistance: Developing a Plan for Managing Your Land: This section highlights programs that focus on developing conservation management plans to help landowners meet their objectives. These programs can include an informal or formal consultation with a biologist, forester or soil conservationist who can provide the latest information and technology for managing land.
Financial Assistance for Management Practices: A list of select programs in Georgia that offer financial assistance to landowners for implementing certain management practices are presented in this section. These programs vary in incentive amount and type and eligible practices, but most require a commitment by the landowner to continue the practice for a period of time.
Land Conservation Incentives: In this section, landowners are presented with some of the incentives available for voluntarily protecting their land. Incentives are typically in the form of tax relief.