December 29, 2011

NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program – a financial incentive for conservation

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The Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program now through January 13th. The CSP provides a per-acre payment to small woodland owners that can demonstrate that they are implementing conservation and stewardship practices such as stream restoration, wildlife habitat enhancement, or other measures. Interested landowners should contact their local NRCS [...]

 

September 30, 2011

Sign up now to apply for forest management plan funding

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The NRCS in both Columbia and Washington Counties are now accepting Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) applications from forest landowners who want forest management plans. The application deadline is October 31, 2011. Approved applicants will receive cost-share funding to have a management plan written by a qualified professional. Nathan Adelman, NRCS Soil Conservationist in Hillsboro says, “In [...]