Conservation stewardship program manual

tion restriction stewardship. This Manual is the first of its kind — a detailed reference guide focused on issues surrounding conservation restriction stewardship. The Manual is intended both for users who are just beginning a program of conservation restriction stewardship, as well as for those who are seeking to. Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) Objectives • Review Working Lands Conservation Manual Part Subpart Q • Identify policy changes. NEW. General • Program Purpose • Policy in this subpart applies to all CSP contracts, including renewals, unless otherwise stated • Authority. The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is designed to encourage landowners to manage their land in order to protect Illinois’ limited environmental resources. Landowners who have at least five acres of unimproved land and are willing to commit to developing and implementing a habitat management plan for their property may apply for CSP in exchange for .

Farmers and ranchers are important managers of our shared air, water, and soil resources, and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) recognizes and rewards this critical role. CSP is an innovative program for working farms, built on the belief that we must enhance natural resource and environmental protection as we simultaneously produce profitable food, fiber, and energy. The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is designed to encourage landowners to manage their land in order to protect Illinois’ limited environmental resources. Landowners who have at least five acres of unimproved land and are willing to commit to developing and implementing a habitat management plan for their property may apply for CSP in exchange for reduced valuation of property taxes. Discussion of Conservation Stewardship Program (7 CFR Part ) The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of ( Farm Bill) amended the Food Security Act of to establish CSP and authorize the program in fiscal years (FY) through The Agricultural Act of ( Farm Bill) reauthorized and revised CSP through FY

AmeriCorps Cape Cod is a fulltime residential service program committed to Manual Agreement and Signature Page Land Stewardship and conservation is. (a) NRCS will use the conservation planning process as outlined in the NRCS “National Planning Procedures Handbook” to encourage participants to address. This edition of the LWCF State Assistance Program Manual supersedes all previous maintenance, stewardship of LWCF-assisted areas; and other functions.