Scott’s Wild Bird Preserve
We are establishing Scott’s Wild Bird Preserve, a 16.1-acre preserve of forest and wetlands in Rincon, Georgia. This private preserve will serve as a cornerstone for bird conservation, environmental education, and community engagement in Effingham County.
Scotts Wild Bird Preserve will protect critical natural habitat for a diversity of birds and wildlife in a quickly developing area. The preserve will also protect the headwaters of the Rincon Branch tributary, which flows into the Savannah River, providing clean drinking water to local communities. The site will also provide opportunity for ecotourism and act as an outdoor classroom for local county schools. K-12 students can engage in natural science education and wildlife conservation through hands-on experiences in the field. By protecting these forest and wetlands, Scott’s Wild Bird Preserve promotes long-term sustainability for both birds and people of the Effingham community.
Outcomes:
1. 16.1 acres protected for conservation
2. Protection of Rincon Branch tributary
3. Restore 2 endangered ecosystems: Long-leaf pine Savanna and Cane brakes
4. An observable increase in native migratory and breeding birds on the site
5. Monitor 100 species a birds annually
6. Local citizens with awareness of native birds will increase in Effingham County.
7. Educational programs with 13 schools in Effingham County.
8. Over 600 tours annually
9. About 20 outdoor recreation activities: Including birdwatching, hiking, and fishing