Alabama-Georgia’s Stateline Forest Protected

Along the Alabama–Georgia border, 10,000+ acres of longleaf pine forest, clean streams, and public recreation are now permanently protected. Development pressure and changing land use put Stateline Forest at risk of being subdivided or converted, potentially fragmenting this critical wildlife habitat and limiting public access. 

The Conservation Fund stepped in to secure the property, giving Alabama and Georgia the time and space to plan long-term stewardship. By acting quickly, we made it possible for the states to protect the forest as a single, connected landscape. 

One of the biggest wins of this project is that the land will remain publicly owned and open. Instead of being leased or developed, these acres will be available for families, hunters, anglers, and hikers to enjoy long into the future. By protecting it now, Alabama and Georgia are ensuring that this corner of the South will always offer space to roam, relax, and connect with nature. 

In a unique partnership, Alabama and Georgia will co-manage Stateline Forest, restoring at-risk longleaf pine, coordinating wildfire management, and improving ecological resilience. Stateline Forest is a powerful reminder that nature doesn’t follow state lines, and conservation doesn’t have to either. By working together, the two states are protecting a landscape that will benefit people, water, and wildlife for generations to come. 

The conservation win was made possible with help from state and federal funding, including the Land and Water Conservation Fund, Georgia’s Outdoor Stewardship Program, and Alabama Forever Wild.