Association of Georgia Land Trusts looks at bigger picture
When it comes to land conservation in the state of Georgia, there is strength in numbers. With almost 90% of Georgia’s land privately owned, landowners and land trusts play a crucial role in conservation and habitat restoration, but they can’t do it all on their own.
Conserving private landscapes rich with environmental resources—including wildlife, wetlands, forests, agriculture, and scenic amenities—requires a coordinated effort across nonprofits, state agencies, and landowners.
That’s where the Association of Georgia Land Trusts (AGLT) comes in. In 2018, Georgia Conservancy helped convene AGLT, a coalition of more than two dozen organizations focused on private land conservation in Georgia. Through annual meetings and quarterly newsletters, AGLT members have the opportunity to share news and best practices, provide technical assistance and advice to clients and partners, and coordinate advocacy for sound conservation policies.
AGLT’s 7th Annual Meeting, hosted in May, provided attendees with information regarding Prescribed Burn Associations, the updated State Wildlife Action Plan, the 2025 Legislative Session, and background on the Conservation Easement Integrity Act. AGLT members also received updates from the Land Trust Alliance, Tall Timbers, The Nature Conservancy, Birds Georgia, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Georgia Department of Natural Resources on their important conservation efforts.
Thank you to all who attended the AGLT annual meeting and to our partners for sharing with us the resources needed to advance conservation on our private lands – both wild and working.
Whether through outreach to our foresters and farmers, advocating for conservation programs and funding at the State Capitol, or coordinating efforts with our AGLT collaborators, the Georgia Conservancy is committed to a multi-pronged approach to protecting our state’s land and water.