Alabama State Parks protect some of the nation's most biodiverse ecosystems. Our dedicated Natural Resources team works year-round to preserve these unique habitats while managing active conservation and research projects.
- Special Opportunity Areas - Deer Management Hunting (SPSOA)
- Black Bears In Alabama
- Lakepoint State Park Forest Restoration
Key Areas of Impact:
- Ecological Stewardship: We lead conservation efforts through prescribed fire management, reforestation, and invasive species control.
- Wildlife & Habitat Protection: Our team monitors native species, protects sensitive features like gopher tortoise burrows, and manages state-park-owned lakes to maintain water quality and biodiversity.
- Real Property Management: We safeguard the integrity of park lands by maintaining accurate boundary records, managing leases, and supporting strategic land acquisitions.
- Environmental Compliance: We oversee all required permits to ensure park projects comply with strict federal and state regulations, including the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act.
- Scientific Research & Review: By issuing research permits and evaluating development proposals, we ensure that every action taken within our parks is backed by ecological science.
Want to conduct field research? Use this research form and email it along with the project proposal and related curriculum vitae to our Chief of Natural Resources.
