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Programs are available to provide cost-share reimbursement to private
landowners who are engaged in forestry related conservation work. Practices
such as tree planting, forested riparian buffers, forest stand improvement,
site preparation for natural regeneration, wildlife habitat improvement,
and fencing may be eligible for cost-sharing on private lands. The programs
listed below may be able to assist you with conservation work on your
lands. To determine which program may best suit your needs, contact
your Iowa DNR Bureau of Forestry, District Forester.
Conservation
Reserve Program (CRP)
The Conservation Reserve Program is administered by the Farm
Service Agency (FSA). It cost-shares tree planting on highly erodible
land through the general CRP. It also costs shares
tree planting on forested riparian buffers
and on eligible bottomlands . All Crp
programs will pay a landowner an annual rental payment for up to 15
years. For additional and updated information go to http://www.fsa.usda.gov/dafp/cepd/crp.htm
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
The EQIP program is administered through the Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). While EQIP legislation in
the Farm Bill clearly states the "private, nonindustrial forest
land" is eligible for EQIP funding, it is still unclear what funding,
if any, will be available for forestry related conservation practices.
For additional information click
here.
Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP)
The WHIP program is administered through the Natural Resources Conservation
Service (NRCS). WHIP provides cost-share reimbursement for wildlife
habitat practices. A portion of Iowa's WHIP allocation will be set aside
for woodland wildlife habitat improvement. WHIP will also cost-share
on wildlife practices that improve grassland and aquatic habitat. Contact
your District Forester, Private Lands Biologist,*.pdf, or District Conservationist for additional information.
For additional information click
here.
Iowa
DNR Shelterbelt Program
The Iowa DNR Wildlife Bureau will provide cost-share assistance on
shelterbelts on private lands. For more information click here
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