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Mary Ann McQuinn
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mary.mcquinn@ga.usda.gov
News Release
APPLICATIONS FOR THE USDA-NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE’S WILDLIFE
HABITAT INCENTIVES PROGRAM DUE DECEMBER 4, 2009
ATHENS, GA, November 4, 2009--James E. Tillman,
Sr., State Conservationist for the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS) in Georgia today announced that the 2009 Wildlife Habitat Incentives
Program (WHIP) applications are due by December 4, 2009 to be considered for
funding this fiscal year.
Applications can be taken at all NRCS offices
and USDA Service Centers. WHIP is a voluntary program that provides financial
incentives to landowners for the development and improvement of high quality
habitat that supports wildlife populations of National, State, Tribal, and local
significance. Participants agree to implement a wildlife habitat development
plan and the NRCS agrees to provide financial assistance for the initial
implementation of wildlife habitat development practices. Financial assistance
is available at 75 percent of the average state cost of practice establishment
as determined by the NRCS. The financial agreement typically lasts five years.
"I encourage landowners who
are interested in wildlife habitat management to apply for this worthwhile
conservation program," said Brent Dykes executive director of the Georgia Soil
and Water Conservation Commission.
NRCS provides leadership in a partnership effort
to help people conserve, maintain and improve our natural resources and
environment.
More information on NRCS conservation programs
can be found at www.ga.nrcs.usda.gov under programs.
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