The Nature Conservancy in Georgia

08/22/2026

Why do we care about runoff? Because when it rains, dirt and other fine sediment wash into sensitive and highly biodiverse freshwater systems like Holly Creek, impacting the health of the fish and mussels that live there.

Read what we're doing here and why it matters: https://nature.ly/4wBjxZK

Work is underway along Holly Creek off of Old CCC Camp Rd. in Eton as part of a project aimed at reducing sediment entering the environmentally sensitive stream.

08/17/2026

Longleaf pine conservation is powered by partnership. America’s Longleaf 2025 Accomplishment Report highlights 1.95 million acres of longleaf management activities and record-setting land protection efforts across the longleaf range. As a partner of America's Longleaf Restoration Initiative, TNC works alongside a broad network of partners to protect, restore, and steward longleaf forests while advancing conservation priorities through the Longleaf Partnership Council.

In Georgia, partners reported 521,201 acres of longleaf management activities, including more than 392,000 acres treated with prescribed burning. These efforts help provide clean air and water, support working forests and local economies, reduce wildfire risk and sustain the rich wildlife that depends on longleaf ecosystems.

08/13/2026

So long, swallow-tailed kites 🥹 The end of summer means that these beautiful birds will begin their long journeys home to their winter homes in South America. Comment below to wish them well!

Photo by Rodney O'Rear.

08/07/2026

Millions of acres of U.S. farmland could support agroforestry right now. TNC and our partners are helping farmers take advantage of that opportunity—providing funding, technical support, and market connections to put these practices into action.

Good for farms. Good for nature. Learn more: https://nature.ly/4v23sLZ

The Nature Conservancy, along with many project partners, have launched the Expanding Agroforestry Project, an effort funded by a Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities award.

07/30/2026

Escape the heat in the Blue Ridge mountains, where most trails lead to cool water and the shady forests are alive with summer blooms.

Get travel inspiration from a seasoned southern traveler, TNC Senior Writer Daniel White: https://nature.ly/4tjHmUG

Photo: Cohutta mountains, Alan Cressler.

07/27/2026

We are thrilled that UNESCO has officially recognized Georgia's Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge as one of the most incredible natural places anywhere in the world! As a World Heritage Site, now one of just 27 in the United States, the Okefenokee joins other iconic natural places like the Galapagos Islands, Great Barrier Reef, and Yellowstone National Park as a landscape worth protecting and sharing with the rest of the world.

Now, it falls to us in Georgia to ensure the Okefenokee is protected for the benefit of the people who enjoy it and the hundreds of species that call it home. Ever since The Nature Conservancy helped conserve 15,000 acres of the swamp in 1978, we have worked to preserve this pristine ecosystem for people and nature alike. This designation confirms what all of us in Georgia have always known - there is no other place on the planet quite like the Okefenokee Swamp.

And if you don't believe us, there has never been a better time to come find out for yourself!

07/26/2026

What if farms could produce food and restore nature? By planting trees alongside crops and livestock, agroforestry can help farmers strengthen their operations while improving habitat, water quality, and soil health. Now, new funding and support are helping make it happen across 30 states.

Learn more: https://nature.ly/4v23sLZ

The Nature Conservancy, along with many project partners, have launched the Expanding Agroforestry Project, an effort funded by a Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities award.

07/21/2026

Take your plant ID skills to the next level in the Blue Ridge mountains. What flowers have you seen along the trails? Here's a few of photographer Alan Cressler's finds from the Chattahoochee National Forest:

- Carolina lily,
- Indian pink,
- Baker's azalea,
- Thinleaf sunflower.

Find more southern delights on a summer road trip: https://nature.ly/4tjHmUG

07/18/2026

Agriculture puts food on the table, and when we keep water clean and soils healthy, we support both food systems and rural economies across Georgia. Learn about the many benefits of nature in the Nature’s Dividends report: https://nature.ly/4egD0rx

07/13/2026

The Chattooga River flows through North Carolina, Georgia and South Carolina. And it's a must-see destination according to TNC Senior Writer, Daniel White.

"Stretching from Upstate South Carolina to the Alabama line, the 390-mile Georgia Traverse begins near one of my favorite places on Earth: Burrells Ford on the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River. You could while away hours or days here—as I have—watching and listening to migratory songbirds, hiking to waterfalls, and falling asleep to the sound of flowing water."

Read more southern road trip tips: https://nature.ly/4tjHmUG

Photos by Alan Cressler.