Dozens of threatened plant and animal species could gain state protection in Georgia

By: Ross Williams

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: August 25, 2026

Words: 544

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Georgia is set to update its list of protected plants and animals for the first time in two decades, and the number of protected species is set to grow by more than 100.

On the bright side, 40 species were removed from the list because survey data showed their populations have recovered. On the not-so bright side, 145 new species were added to the list for the opposite reason.

The state Board of Natural Resources …

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