Honeybee Mitigation Bank
Pending Mitigation Bank, Submitting Prospectus June 2025
The Honeybee Mitigation Bank is a compelling opportunity for investors and conservation-minded landowners looking to capitalize on one of Georgia’s most active service areas for compensatory mitigation. Located in Douglasville, Georgia, the project spans 107 acres with 55 acres designated for bank development.
Key Highlights:
- Location: Douglasville, GA 30134
- Total Acreage: 107 acres (55-acre bank area)
- Mitigation Type: Wetland Mitigation Bank
- Service Area: Middle Chattahoochee Basin — includes parts of the Atlanta Metro Area, GDOT corridors, and rapid-growth municipalities
- Permitting Status: Habitat Partners | The Barn Group
- Wetland Credits Generated: 14
- Projected Gross Revenue: $11.2M–$15.4M
- Estimated Project Life: 12 years
Market Drivers:
- Strategically located along I-85 and I-185 with proximity to key Georgia DOT corridors
- Serves a high-demand area that includes western Cobb County, Fulton County Industrial Area, Douglasville, Powder Springs, Newnan, and northern Columbus
- Per the Atlanta Regional Commission, the surrounding counties are expected to see significant population and employment growth over the next 25 years
- Growth in development and road density driving demand for mitigation credits
Credit Market Insight (Middle Chattahoochee):
- Wetland Credit Supply: 10 credits currently available, with supply projected to diminish in 2–4 years
- Stream Credit Supply: 9,057 credits currently available, projected depletion in 1–3 years
- Historical Wetland Credit Purchase Volume: 3–5 credits/year
- Historical Stream Credit Purchase Volume: 3,300–6,300 credits/year
- 18% of wetland credits released | 60% of stream credits released
Ecological Restoration Potential:
The site has a history of degradation due to agricultural use and logging. Restoration activities will target improved wetland management, hydrologic function, and habitat value, aligned with successful mitigation performance standards.
Investment Overview:
This opportunity presents a strong financial return while advancing ecological goals. Investors benefit from a location with built-in demand and limited current supply of credits, particularly for wetland mitigation. With forecasted demand increasing, this is a well-positioned, shovel-ready bank for the Georgia market.
Site Address: Douglasville, Georgia 30134
Offered By: Habitat Partners / The Barn Group
