Other Landowner Programs
The following opportunities are available to landowners by contacting the respective administrative agency. Your local Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) Forester can assist with enrollment or with questions about these programs.
American Tree Farm
The Georgia Forestry Commission provides information, technical assistance, and membership applications for the American Tree Farm System, a nationwide community of individuals and families working for excellence in forest stewardship.
Contact your local GFC Forester to determine if you qualify for enrollment into the Tree Farm System or for a free exam contact.
Conservation Reserve Program - USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA). Contact a Georgia FSA office.
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cost-share and conservation programs.
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP)
Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP)
Contact your local USDA Service Center
USDA Service Centers are designed to be a single location where customers can access the services provided by the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Rural Development agencies. This web site will provide the address of a USDA Service Center and other Agency offices serving your area along with information on how to contact them.
Bobwhite Quail Initiative
A Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division cost-share program to improve quail and songbird habitat in focused counties.
Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program
A U.S. Fish & Wildlife cost-share program for restoring and protecting wetlands and other wildlife habitats on private lands.
Project WINGS (Wildlife Incentives for Non-game and Game Species)
A Georgia Power Company conservation grant program through the to enhance wildlife habitats on power line right-of-ways.
Hunting Heritage Landowners Program
A National Wild Turkey Federation program for landowners with an interest in enhancing habitat for wild turkey.
