Georgia's Forest Legacy Program buys or accepts donated working forest conservation easements (or fee land) from willing landowners who want to keep land in forestry. Landowners keep ownership, timber harvesting continues, and GFC writes a forest management plan. Purchases compete in a national ranking.
Eligibility
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Willing private forest landowners, priority to lands in Georgia's Forest Legacy Areas that can be effectively protected and managed.
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Public access not required.
Terms
Perpetual working forest conservation easement held by the State.
Published amounts: For the purchase of easements or land, grants are awarded on a competitive basis and are based on a national priority ranking of projects. Donated easements may qualify for federal and state income tax credits.
Application Instructions
Contact GFC's Forest Legacy Specialist.
Deadline text on the page: No deadline published; projects compete in the national Forest Legacy ranking.
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Updated October 15, 2026
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