Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 267 - GRANT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION FOR GEORGIA ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY
Chapter 267-26 - THE GEORGIA LAND CONSERVATION TRUST FUND
Rule 267-26-.05 - General Terms and Conditions of the Grant
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
The following types of resources will be eligible for consideration in meeting the scope of the Trust Fund:
(A) Water quality protection for rivers, streams, and lakes;
(B) Flood protection;
(C) Wetlands protection;
(D) Reduction of erosion through protection of steep slopes, areas with erodible soils, and stream banks;
(E) Protection of riparian buffers and other areas that serve as natural habitat and corridors for native plant and animal species;
(F) Protection of prime agricultural and forestry lands;
(G) Protection of cultural sites, heritage corridors, and archaeological and historic resources;
(H) Scenic protection;
(I) Provision of recreation in the form of boating, hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, running, jogging, biking, walking, and similar outdoor activities; and
(J) Connection of existing or planned areas contributing to the goals set out in this paragraph.
Authority O.C.G.A. 36-22-2(5)
Cities or counties may develop, submit and sponsor a 'community land conservation project' to protect locally identified land resources with high environmental values or conservation benefits.
Authority O.C.G.A. 36-22-2(3)
$5 million has been appropriated for land conservation trust fund grants.
Authority O.C.G.A. Sec. 50-23-5.
