Birds GeorgiaWildlife Sanctuary Program
Birds Georgia's Wildlife Sanctuary Program recognizes and encourages property owners to enhance their land for birds and other wildlife.
Property owners in Georgia who want to certify their yard or property as a wildlife sanctuary · $100
From birdsgeorgia.org/wildlife-sanctuary-program.html ↗About this program
Through planting native plants, removing or controlling non-native, invasive species, and providing food, water, and shelter, property owners can provide critical wildlife habitat and create a safe-haven for wildlife and people.
Birds Georgia's goal is to create a network of certified wildlife sanctuaries across Georgia to counter the loss and degradation of wildlife habitat. To date, Birds Georgia has certified more than 800 properties, and we are currently working with other local Audubon chapters to create a unified program that will allow us to certify properties statewide.
Birds Georgia's Certification Program is unique in that an Avian Advocate Volunteer Certifier will guide you throughout the process, helping you understand our bird-friendly requirements and providing support throughout the certification. Property owners who meet requirements and pass the assessment will receive a sign designating their property as a certified wildlife sanctuary. If a property does not meet certification criteria, the certifier will recommend steps that should be taken to bring the property up to certification standards and recommend a timeline for future certification.
Questions
Who guides property owners through certification?
an Avian Advocate Volunteer Certifier will guide you throughout the process, helping you understand our bird-friendly requirements and providing support throughout the certification.
What do certified properties receive?
Property owners who meet requirements and pass the assessment will receive a sign designating their property as a certified wildlife sanctuary.
How often does certification need to be renewed?
Your certification will need to be renewed (at no additional cost) every 5 years.
Is a membership required to start certification?
A Birds Georgia membership is required to begin the certification process.
Details
- Who
- Property owners in Georgia who want to certify their yard or property as a wildlife sanctuary
- Where
- Across Georgia; in-person certifications are currently available for Metro Atlanta, Glynn, and Camden counties, and virtual certification is available for other
- Cost
- $100
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