Georgia’s Wood Stork Set to Be Delisted From Endangered Species List After Decades of Recovery

#wqeb973newz | Atlanta,GA-🦩 A conservation comeback in Georgia. The wood stork is set to be removed from the federal endangered and threatened species list after decades of recovery efforts, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. First listed in 1984, the bird’s population has rebounded to an estimated 10,000–14,000 nesting pairs, with colonies now documented in 13 Georgia counties. Federal officials cite habitat adaptation and conservation work as key to the recovery, though environmental groups warn that ongoing wetland loss and climate change could still pose risks. A 10-year post-delisting monitoring program will track the species as protections are lifted March 12.

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