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Land Resources / News / Louisiana
Funding is available for wetlands conservation on private agricultural land
Source: thetowntalk.com
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation is soliciting applications from landowners interested in restoring or enhancing wetlands on private agricultural land in Louisiana through the Wetlands Reserve Program.
WRP provides financial incentives to landowners to restore their land to its natural wetland condition with an emphasis on enhancing wildlife habitats and environmental benefits.
“Landowners have several options for enrollment in WRP,” said NRCS State Conservationist Kevin Norton. “Options include restoration cost-share agreements, 30-year conservation easements and permanent conservation easements – all designed to help landowners achieve personal land use goals.”
The program was authorized by the Farm Bill to assist eligible landowners restore, create, protect and enhance wetlands on their property. Participation in this program is voluntary.
To be eligible for WRP, land must be restorable and be suitable for wildlife benefits.
Easement payments are based on the lowest of either the fair market value of the land using an appraisal or areawide analysis, the Geographic Area Rate Cap, or an offer made by the landowner.
Interested landowners are encouraged to contact a local USDA Service Center/Natural Resources Conservation Service Field Office to apply for fiscal year 2010 funding. Program information is also available at www.la.nrcs.usda.gov.
February 25, 2010 Read the complete article from thetowntalk.com » |
