Gainesville, FL.– Longleaf pine forests once covered millions of acres throughout the Southeastern United States. Today, only a few thousand acres of this vital habitat remains. To help sustain, enhance and restore longleaf pine forests, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Dave White announced the availability of $400,000 to help private landowners in Florida restore and manage longleaf pine.
FL NRCS Contributes to Successful Year for WRP
Dave White, Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, says that the Wetlands Reserve Program has had a very successful 2010 and with 39,027 enrolled acres and $145,279,874 obligated to those contracts, Florida is a big reason why. Download Audio
AL NRCS Utilizing Recovery Act to Enhance Conservation Efforts
The Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service was able to put funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to good use as district conservationist, Alex Vaughan, says the program assisted them in extending their conservation efforts. Download Audio
FL NRCS Reminds Producers of Extended CSP Deadline
Florida State Conservationist, Carlos Suarez, want to remind producers that the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has extended the ranking period cut-off date for their Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Producers now have until January 7, 201, to finalize their applications; but are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Download Audio
AL NRCS Progressing with Migratory Bird Initiative
In the wake of this summer’s Gulf Oil Spill, we reported on Alabama’s efforts in the Natural Resources Conservation Services Migratory Bird Initiative. And Assistant State Conservationist for Field Operations, Charlie Ramsey, says the response from landowners was very positive and they are progressing nicely with the implementation of contracts. Download Audio
AL NRCS Working with Tribes on Various Conservation Programs
As USDA marks November as National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, Alabama NRCS State Conservationist, Dr. Bill Puckett, says overall they have nine tribes that they work with in the state, eight state tribes and one federally recognized tribe. And Assistant State Conservationist for Field Operations, Charlie Ramsey, explains some of the efforts that are made with that …
FL NRCS Working with Seminole Tribe to Enhance Conservation
Richard Bowers, President of the Seminole Tribe, says the recently held South East American Indian Program Delivery Meeting is just one example of the ongoing relationship between the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Seminole Tribe as Resource Conservation Coordinator for the tribe, Roel Herrera, says they use Florida NRCS as a main resource when it comes to their …
Reminder of Deadline for FL NRCS Conservation Programs
Florida State Conservationist, Carlos Suarez, wants to remind producers that the October, 29, 2010 deadline is upon us for producers to sign up for a variety of conservation programs through the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio
Approaching Deadline for AL NRCS Pigweed Initiative
Eric Schwab, AL NRCS Agronomist, wants to remind Alabama producers in Barbour, Lauderdale, Limestone, Madison, and Russell counties that October 30, 2010 is the deadline for funding for a EQIP pilot program designed to help control Palmer amaranth. Download Audio
NRCS Working with Tribes on Conservation Issues
As a part of USDA’s ongoing tribal relations effort, leaders from the Alabama and Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service attended this year’s South East American Indian Program Delivery Meeting in Hollywood, Florida. The following two reports detail the importance of meetings like these in order for the service to develop and maintain strong relationships with the tribes. AL – Dr. …