Bird City Texas information is now housed at birdcity.org/Texas. Additional information and resources can be found within the Resources and FAQ below, and at the Audubon Texas Bird City Texaspage.
This community-focused certification program was created to help people protect birds and their habitats where we live, work, and recreate. The criteria required to attain certification are designed to be impactful and efficient against habitat loss and other harmful factors impacting birds.
Research shows that bird-friendly habitat increases property values, helps control insects, and generates tourism dollars. Where birds thrive, people prosper. From urban centers to rural towns, each community can provide important habitat for birds, and certified communities will receive recognition and community benefits as a result of these efforts.
Science-based bird conservation initiatives and community-centric action will:
- Enhance and restore habitats
- Increase native plant coverage in Texas for the benefit of birds and people
- Reduce population-level threats
- Increase public awareness of the benefits and challenges of bird conservation
- Promote environmental stewardship in Texas cities
Audubon Texas and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department started this program in our state in 2018. Visit birdcity.org/Texas for a map of certified communities.
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