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Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP)

The Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program provides financial incentives to develop habitat for fish and wildlife on private lands. Participants agree to implement a wildlife habitat development plan and NRCS agrees to provide cost-share assistance for the initial implementation of wildlife habitat development practices. NRCS and program participants enter into a cost-share agreement for wildlife habitat development. Cost-sharing is available for up to 75% of the cost of practice establishment. The cost-share agreement typically lasts a minimum of 5 years from the date that the contract is signed.

Georgia's priority habitats are:

  • Early Successional Habitat
  • Longleaf Pine Community
  • Riparian Buffer
  • Upland Hardwood Community

Georgia 2007 WHIP Documents

These documents require Adobe Acrobat.

2007 WHIP Plan - December 14, 2006 (117 KB)
2007 WHIP Guidance Document
2007 WHIP Application
2007 WHIP Cost-list
Direct Deposit Sign-up Form (SF-1199A)
2007 WHIP Quail Management Map

Contact

David A. Lamm, Asst. State Conservationist (Programs)
(706) 546-2272

For additional information, see USDA Farm Bill page.

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