Habitat Program

As natural areas disappear or become degraded, birds struggle to find the food, shelter, and nesting sites they need to survive. Remaining habitats are often compromised by improper land management, invasive species, fragmentation, and pollution. To meet these challenges, the Habitat Program is led by a dedicated team of trained conservation professionals who plan, coordinate, and carry out on-the-ground habitat restoration and provide technical assistance across the state.

The Habitat Program, like much of Birds Georgia's conservation work, is built on strong partnerships. Because Birds Georgia does not own land for conservation, we work collaboratively with landowners, land managers, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies on both public and private lands. These partnerships allow us to improve bird habitat statewide and advance shared goals for wildlife conservation and ecological health.

Our habitat restoration efforts focus heavily on grassland and riparian habitats, which are critical for declining grassland bird species and migratory songbirds. In the metro Atlanta area, priority work takes place within the Chattahoochee River and South River watersheds. Outside of metro Atlanta, significant conservation efforts are underway along Georgia's coast, particularly in the maritime grasslands of Jekyll Island. From small native pollinator gardens to large-scale invasive species management, habitat planting, and prescribed fire support across hundreds of acres, the Birds Georgia Habitat Team works to protect, restore, and sustain the places birds need to thrive.