Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Auburn University College of Agriculture




Atlantic Green Sea Turtle
(Chelonia mydas)

Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle
(Lepidochelys kempii)

Loggerhead Sea Turtle
(Caretta caretta)
Description: Large marine turtles up to 5 feet long and 500 pounds (Ridley about half that size) that come ashore May — August to lay eggs that will hatch July — October.

Forestry Considerations: Baby sea turtles are disoriented by light when hatching but should not be effected by forestry activities.

Distribution by County: Baldwin and Mobile beaches.


School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences Extension
602 Duncan Drive  ·  Auburn University, Alabama 36849

Upcoming Events:
  • Subject: Alabama Natural Resources Council Symposium & Awards Banquet
    Time: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location: 602 Duncan Drive, 1101 Forestry & Wildlife Sciences Bldg, Auburn University, AL 36849
    Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
    Event Website
    02/10 - Alabama Natural Resources Council Symposium & Awards Banquet
  • Subject: Community Empowerment for the Environment Workshop
    Time: 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    Location: Alabama A&M University Agricultural Research Center Auditorium
    Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
    02/16 - Community Empowerment for the Environment Workshop
  • Subject: Sustaining & Maintaining an Effective Outdoor Classroom
    Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Location: AU & Extension Research Station at Belle Mina
    Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
    02/16 - Sustaining & Maintaining an Effective Outdoor Classroom
  • Subject: Timber Tax and Return Preparation
    Time: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    Location: http://www.aces.edu/forestry/documents/Timber%20Tax%20Brochure%20-%202012.pdf
    Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
    Event Website
    02/16 - Timber Tax and Return Preparation
  • Subject: Growing Up WILD Educator Training
    Time: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    Location: Phenix City Head Start Center
    Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
    02/21 - Growing Up WILD Educator Training
  • Subject: Timber Tax and Return Preparation
    Time: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    Location: http://www.aces.edu/forestry/documents/Timber%20Tax%20Brochure%20-%202012.pdf
    Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
    Event Website
    02/21 - Timber Tax and Return Preparation
  • Subject: Timber Tax & Return Workshop
    Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location: ALFA Environmental Hall, University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL 35470
    Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
    Event Website
    02/21 - Timber Tax & Return Workshop
  • Subject: Tree Giveaway
    Time: 12:00 AM - 2:00 AM
    Location: Old Evergreeen City School Parking lot
    Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
    02/22 - Tree Giveaway
  • Subject: Arbor Week Tree Give Away
    Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Location: Forestry Commission Office, 225 Coats St., Double Springs
    Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
    02/23 - Arbor Week Tree Give Away
  • Subject: Timber Tax and Return Preparation
    Time: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    Location: http://www.aces.edu/forestry/documents/Timber%20Tax%20Brochure%20-%202012.pdf
    Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
    Event Website
    02/23 - Timber Tax and Return Preparation
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