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Columbia County Conservation District now offering feral swine control services

June 3, 2021: The Columbia County Conservation District is excited to announce their participation in the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts’ (GACD) Feral Swine District Initiative. Landowners located within Columbia County are invited to participate in the District’s feral swine control services.

Feral swine have become increasingly detrimental in Georgia, causing significant damage to agricultural crops and natural resources throughout the state. The economic impact of damage caused by feral swine in Georgia is estimated at over $150 million. Feral swine are one of the greatest invasive species challenges facing Georgia.

Following an Initiative spearheaded by the Brier Creek Conservation District, Conservation Districts throughout Georgia are partnering with GACD to acquire feral swine control equipment and are contracting with local Hog Control Custodians to eradicate feral swine within the District.

The Columbia County Conservation District serves as the local voice for soil and water conservation with producers and landowners in the county.

If you are interested in hog control services, please contact the District’s Hog Control Custodian, William Hooker at (706) 533-7329 or wdsierra@gmail.com For more information about GACD’s Feral Swine District Initiative, visit www.gacd.us/feralswine, email info@gacd.us or call 1-833-411-GACD.