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HABITAT MANAGEMENT The "Wildlife Habitat Management" section of the website
contains information about how to develop and improve wildlife habitat on
your property. Included are profiles of wildlife species' habitat needs,
various state and federal conservation programs that provide technical and
financial assistance, improving your yard for backyard wildlife, and
viewable and/or downloadable brochures and links to other
websites.
Links: News: Tennessee CRP CP33 Job Sheet Tennessee CRP CP33 Practice Specifications Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program Would you like to see Bobwhite Quail, Cottontail Rabbits, and songbirds on your property? Landowners/operators interested in creating wildlife habitat on their property have an opportunity to apply for assistance from the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The NRCS is currently accepting application from landowners/operator’s who wish to apply for financial assistance in the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP). WHIP is a voluntary program that encourages the creation of high quality wildlife habitats. The NRCS provides cost-share payments for the development and protection of upland, wetland, riparian, and aquatic habitat areas. There is no minimum or maximum cost-share amount or acreage limit. The NRCS will develop a wildlife habitat management plan for the landowner/operator. The plan then becomes the basis of the cost-share agreement between NRCS and the participant. NRCS provides cost-share payments to landowners under these agreements that are usually 5 to 10 years in duration, depending on practices to be installed. If you are interested in applying for assistance in the WHIP program, contact your local USDA Service Center. Publications Growing & Managing Successful Food Plots for Wildlife in the Mid-SouthA Landowners Guide to Native Warm- Season Grasses in the Mid-South A Southern Pine Management Guide for Tennessee Landowners Ponds - Planning, Design, & Construction Booklet (large file to download) Bobwhite Basics Brochure Handling the Fescue Problem TWRA Farm Wildlife Habitat Program Dove Field Preparation Chufa - Not Just For Turkeys Anymore Landscaping With Native Plants in West Tennessee Landscaping With Native Plants in Middle Tennessee Landscaping With Native Plants in East Tennessee Wildlife Management for Tennessee Landowners Backyard Conservation
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