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USDA OFFERS LANDOWNER INCENTIVES
by Steve McCadams
www.stevemccadams.com
November 17th, 2008

In the last several months, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has made restoring wetlands more attractive for private landowners under several initiatives and programs.

In October, USDA announced additional payment incentives to be provided through several Conservation Reserve Program wetlands and bottomland hardwood conservation practices. Under an ongoing (continuous) signup, participants can apply for 10 to 15 year contracts on eligible lands for the CP23 Wetlands Restoration-Floodplain, CP23A Wetlands Restoration–Nonfloodplain, and CP31 Bottomland Timber Restoration on Wetlands practices.

In addition to the standard 50 percent cost-share for habitat restoration costs, they can now also receive a 40 percent Practice Incentive Payment on eligible restoration costs, a $100 per acre up-front Signing Incentive Payment, and an extra 20 percent added to the annual rental payment they receive each year of their CRP contract.

Interested landowners can apply for these programs and find out more information at their local USDA service center. The TWRA has several wildlife biologists that can provide technical assistance to landowners on both wetlands and uplands habitats and assistance on navigating conservation programs. Visit www.TWRAprivatelands.org and click on the county the land is in for their contact information.

Steve McCadams is a professional hunting and fishing guide here in the Paris Landing area. He has also contributed many outdoor oriented articles to various national publications.

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