Wildlife as a Part of Our Working Landscapes

Wildlife Conservation and Restoration in Agricultural and Rural Areas - Chapter 10 from Wildlife Habitat Planning Strategies, Design Features and Best Management Practices for Florida Communities and Landowners

1. USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service Wildlife Supportive Programs In Florida

Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program

• Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program - General

• Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program - Florida

• Florida's Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program State Plan

Wetlands Reserve Program

•  Allapattah Ranch Project - Martin County, Florida

Environmental Quality Incentives Program

• Environmental Quality Incentives Program

• Florida 2006 State EQIP Sign-Up and Application Information

Grassland Reserve Program (GRP)

• Grassland Reserve Program - General Information

• Grassland Reserve Program (GRP) - Florida

Conservation Security Program (CSP) 

• Conservation Security Program (CSP) - Brochure

• Conservation Security Program (CSP) - Florida - Preliminary Checklist

• Conservation Security Program  - 2006 Application Steps - Florida

• Little Manatee River Watershed in western Florida was selected as the Florida Conservation Security Program (CSP) priority watershed for fiscal year 2006

2. Florida Division of Forestry Programs in Support of Wildlife

• Forest Land Enhancement Program
• Forest Legacy Program
• Forest Stewardship Program
• Florida Statewide Endangered and Threatened Plant Conservation Program
• Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program

3. Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Programs Supportive of Wildlife

Forest Stewardship Program

The Forest Stewardship Program includes the following provisions for forest landowners:

• Opportunities to learn about natural resources management and receive technical assistance
• Recognition for your efforts with publicity, a certificate, and a sign for your land
• An opportunity to set an example for other landowners and the public
• Documentation of active management which may reduce tax liability

This is a voluntary program. No special obligations are placed on participating landowners.

4.) Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Programs

Florida Landowner Incentive Program (LIP) - The purpose of the LIP is to improve habitat conditions for threatened or endangered species on private lands.

PowerPoint Presentation by Mr. Tim Regan of the FFWCC on the LIP Program