The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is proposing updates to the state’s protected species list for the first time since 2006.
The list includes plant and animal species protected under Georgia’s Endangered Wildlife Act and Wildflower Preservation Act. These are species considered most in need of conservation across the state.
State listing makes it illegal to intentionally harm protected animals. It also restricts removing protected plants from state land without a permit, or from private land without the landowner’s permission.
DNR says the proposed updates include adding and removing species, updating scientific names, and aligning some state listings with federal status.
The agency says the changes were developed as part of the 2025 revision of Georgia’s State Wildlife Action Plan.
The public may also nominate species for consideration through June 30, 2026, using the online nomination form provided by DNR.
Final proposed changes will be made available for public comment before being sent to the Board of Natural Resources for adoption.
DNR Proposes Updates To Georgia Protected Species List
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is proposing updates to the state’s protected species list for the first time since 2006.
The list includes plant and animal species protected under Georgia’s Endangered Wildlife Act and Wildflower Preservation Act. These are species considered most in need of conservation across the state.
State listing makes it illegal to intentionally harm protected animals. It also restricts removing protected plants from state land without a permit, or from private land without the landowner’s permission.
DNR says the proposed updates include adding and removing species, updating scientific names, and aligning some state listings with federal status.
The agency says the changes were developed as part of the 2025 revision of Georgia’s State Wildlife Action Plan.
The public may also nominate species for consideration through June 30, 2026, using the online nomination form provided by DNR.
Final proposed changes will be made available for public comment before being sent to the Board of Natural Resources for adoption.