Bird Stewardship

In less than one lifetime, North America lost 3 billion birds, and birds continue to face threats. Georgia is home to 254 species of birds, and 58 of those species are particularly vulnerable to climate change, habitat loss and fragmentation, building collisions, and increased pesticide use. Some of these species are common favorites in Atlanta, like the Brown Thrasher and Eastern Towhee. Birds are important indicator species and provide essential ecosystem services. If the city is broken for birds, it will be broken for trees and people too.  We can create more suitable local environments for both trees and birds by following the practices on this page. To learn more about our bird conservation in Georgia, please visit Birds Georgia's webpage. 

Earning City Forest Certification through Bird Stewardship is in partnership with Birds Georgia. By following this track you are acting on your support of Trees, Birds, Trees Atlanta, and Birds Georgia. 

The Bird Stewardship badge is earned by meeting all (18) of the goals below. Your Bird Stewardship accomplishment is recognized by the addition of a Bird Stewardship badge on your City Forest Certification sign.