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The Georgia Land Conservation Program
glcp.orgPreserving our natural resources for
generations of Georgians to come
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The Georgia Land Conservation Act
Georgia Land Conservation Act Signed into law on April 14, 2005
“This act will preserve a statewide network of land and water resources, prime agricultural and forestry lands, and natural, historic and recreational areas for generations to enjoy.”
- Governor Sonny Perdue, 1/31/05
The first piece of legislation passed in 2005, nearly unanimously.
Initial funding of $100 million.
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Georgia Land Conservation Council
Gena L Abraham, Ph.D.ChairpersonState Property Officer Noel HolcombCommissionerGeorgia Department of Natural Resources
Mike BeattyCommissionerGeorgia Department of Community Affairs
Robert FarrisActing DirectorGeorgia Forestry Commission
Brent L. DykesActing Executive DirectorGeorgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission
Chuck LeavellOwner, Charlane PlantationMusician
Dr. John Bembry Tree Farmer & Veterinarian
Stacy R. PattonManaging MemberMinerva Real Estate Investment and Development
E. Wade ShealyManaging MemberHampton Island Preservation LLC
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What Does the GLCP Offer?
– Grants to cities, counties, or DNR for fee title or conservation easement purchases from the Georgia Land Conservation Trust Fund (GLCP strives for a 3:1 funding ratio for grants– Low Interest Loans (3%) to cities and counties for fee title or conservation easement purchases from the Georgia Land Conservation Revolving Loan fund;– Tax incentives for donations of conservation lands;– Consultation, referrals, and other technical support for those seeking to carry out land conservation initiatives;
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GEFA administered funds:– $55M Conservation Revolving Loan Fund available to local
municipalities at low interest rates– $5M (+ tax donations) in grant money available to cities
and counties. Additional $5M recommended in FY08.– $50M recommended in Amended FY07 Budget for projects
of statewide significanceDNR administered funds:– $25M in bond funds– $20M available in private foundation funds to DNR for key
property acquisitions
Funding For GLCP to Date
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2005-06 GLCP Projects Summary
– 24 Conservation Projects Across Georgia totaling 36,000+ acres
– Total value of projects: $70+ Million– Total state investment: $20+ Million– Greater than 3:1 funding leverage ratio– 8 Conservation easement and 18 fee title
acquisitions– Wide geographic spread across the state– 6 outright gifts of property to the state
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Leveraging Opportunities (Public Sources)
– Federal Wildlife Conservation Programs (Forest Legacy, Endangered Species, Wetlands Conservation grant programs)
– Federal Farm Bill Programs (Farmland Protection and Wetland Reserve grant programs)
– Department of Defense Base Buffering Programs– Wetland Mitigation Programs (public and private)– Local Governments (SPLOST funds, etc.)
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Leveraging Opportunities (Private Sources)
– Private Foundations – Non Governmental Organizations (Nature
Conservancy, Trust for Public Land, Conservation Fund, Georgia Land Trust, others)
– Private Citizens and Landowners who want to conserve their Lands
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Overview of Application Process
Step 1: Applicant
submits pre-application or consults with
staffStep 2: Staff reviews
proposed project for program
eligibilityStep 3: If eligible, applicant
submits full application and supplemental
materials
Step 4: Staff reviews and
scores complete application
Step 5: Staff consults with applicant to
discuss application and funding options
Step 7: Staff presents findings
to Land Conservation
CouncilStep 8: Land Conservation
Council considers project and, if
approved, proposes funding
mechanism (grant, loan or
hybrid)Step 9: Staff
executes contractStep 6: Staff
presents findings to GEFA Board
FINISHFINISH
STARTSTART
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The Georgia Land Conservation Program Curt Soper
Jennifer SpiveyKristina Sorensen
glcp.org404-463-5715 or 404-584-1101
Preserving our natural resources for generations of Georgians to come
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