A large coastal property in Georgia, zoned for commercial development and tens of thousands of homes, could become a Georgia wildlife area instead. The Ceylon property is one of the largest pieces of undeveloped land on the Georgia coast, and if it’s permanently protected, it will help the state work toward some major conservation priorities.
The Ceylon tract is about 25 square miles of forest, streams and saltwater marsh on the mainland, near Cumberland Island.
“It’s a fantastic example of coastal habitats,” said Jason Lee, program manager with the wildlife conservation section at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
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