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Animals & Plants
Georgia Animals & Plants
Georgia Rare Species and Natural Community InformationWelcome to the Nongame Conservation Section data center. Here you will find rare species and natural community data for Georgia maintained by our section. The protected species lists contain species protected at both the state and the federal level. The special concern lists include federally protected, state protected and other rare or imperiled plants, animals, and natural communities tracked by the Nongame Conservation Section. Protected Species AccountsHere you will find accounts for all state and federally listed species in Georgia. Accounts include photographs, identification characteristics, distributional maps, and information on ecology and conservation status.
Wildlife ConservationExplore these pages for more information about many of the ongoing conservation efforts to preserve Georgia's wonderful species including Red-cockaded woodpecker management efforts, northern right whale protection and the successful recovery of Georgia’s bald eagle population.
Species Information SheetsPrintable fact sheets on the most common wildlife species you find in and around Georgia.
Wildlife in Your BackyardCheck here to get useful information and fact sheets on everything from snakes, to butterflies; Whether you want to attract or manage the wildlife in your backyard, you can find it here. Georgia Ginseng ProgramInformation about Georgia’s Ginseng Management Program and other useful ginseng links. 
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Georgia is fortunate to have some of the most diverse plant and animal assemblages found in the country. However many of our state's most beautiful and fragile creatures, like indigo snakes, manatees and red-cockaded woodpeckers, are threatened as their habitats vanish. For these animals, as well as other nongame wildlife, management and habitat conservation are key to their survival. Click on the links below to learn more about Georgia's wonderful plants and animals including how you can help conserve the rare and endangered species in our great state.
