Habitat Restoration

Ruby-throated Humingbird by Christy Cox

"A City in a forest"

With the Chattahoochee River, Kennesaw Mountain, and many other parks and natural areas, Atlanta has many natural wonders that attract a myriad of birds to our urban environment.

Sadly, many of the birds arrive to find habitat destroyed by development, over-run by exotic species, or polluted and depleted by human use. Georgia Audubon is committed to restoring our urban green spaces and helping create and manage bird-friendly habitats.

Our mission:
Building Places where birds and people thrive

Habitat restoration projects focus on removing exotic and invasive vegetation, managing ecosystems, and planting native bird-friendly plant species. Our goal is to help create and maintain a functioning native ecosystem that benefits all organisms, inlcuding birds, wildlife, and people. Our projects range from nest box placement, invasive plant removal, native plant installation, and bird banding to nest monitoring, and educational displays.

Education

Create a diverse group of environmental stewards in Georgia through science-based, bird-focused educational programs

Conservation

Improve bird health and habitat in Georgia through innovative , collaborative conservation programs

Community Engagement

Engage and collaborate with communities throughout Georgia to connect people and birds

restoration locations

Sams Lake Bird Sanctuary
A Clean 13 2022 Award Winning Project

Open to the pubic
Managed by Southern Conservation Trust

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Panola Mountain State Park

Open to the public
Managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources

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Jekyll Island

Open to the Public
Managed by the Jekyll Island Authority

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Little Creek Horse Farm

Open to the Public
Managed by the Little Creek Horse Farm Conservancy

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BIg Creek Greenway Alpharetta

Open to the public
Managed by the City of Alpharetta

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Cascade Springs Nature Preserve

Open to the public
Managed by the Friends of Cascade Springs Nature Preserve

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The confluence

Open to the public.
Managed by the South Fork Conservancy

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Deepdene park

Open to the public.
Managed by the Olmsted Linear Park System

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Friendship forest

Open to the public.
Managed by the City of Clarkston

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Henderson Park Native Plant and Wildlife walk

Open to the public.
Trail managed by Friends of Henderson Park

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Candler Park

Open to the public.
Restoration area managed by Candler Park Conservancy

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Land O' Lakes

Open to the public.
Managed by Blue Heron Nature Preserve

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Coopers Furnace

Emma wetlands

Open to the public.
Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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Open to the public.
Managed by Blue Heron Nature Preserve

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Partners

Partnerships and collaboration are central to our habitat improvement projects. Our partners not only include groups who own, preserve, or manage land, but also those who provide environmental expertise, volunteer support, community outreach, and resources.