Restore a half-acre subsection of land in the Okefenokee Swamp in Southeastern Georgia through the removal of invasive plant species and replanting of native species. Project will engage five community partners, 300 K-12 students and 20 local community volunteers in active invasive species removal, native species replanting, education and protection of the watershed.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Five Star and Nature Restoration Trust
Project Title: Okefenokee Swamp Park Invasive Species Removal and Habitat Restoration (GA)
Organization:
Okefenokee Swamp Park, Inc.
Project ID:
1301.22.074605
Description:
Award Amount:
$25462.98
Location:
A half-acre subsection in the Okefenokee Swamp, Ware County, Southeastern Georgia; partly within Dixon Memorial State Forest and Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge (federal land); forest is owned/managed by the Georgia Forestry Commission, refuge is owned/managed by US Fish and Wildlife Service.