Technical & Cost-share Assistance
Federal and State Governments have several programs to respond to a broad range of natural resource challenges faced by landowners. These programs help landowners to reduce soil erosion, protect wetlands and wildlife habitat, and promote forest and farmland productivity and protection. These challenges are addressed through land rentals, technical assistance, cost-shares, and incentive payments.
At the federal level, the 2002 Farm Bill included a number of provisions and incentives for helping landowners to protect and enhance natural resources. At the state level, during 2004 the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) introduced the Landowner Incentive Program. Emphasis is on improving habitat for listed species or species at risk. The USFWS also administers the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program at the state level to help landowners improve or restore unique habitats. See these publications and pages for more information about these opportunities.
University of Florida Extension Publications
- Improving, Restoring, and Managing Wildlife Habitat in Florida: Sources of Technical Assistance for Rural Landowners
- Improving, Restoring, and Managing Natural Resources on Rural Properties in Florida: Sources of Financial Assistance
Florida Forestry Information
- Forest Stewardship Program
- The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
- The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
- The Wetland Reserve Program (WRP)
- The Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP)
Federal Agencies
