[Carpenter] GRP

[Justin Johnson]

Kevin--
   
  It all depends on your goals for the property.  It sounds like you are more interested in restoration funds, but also interested in permanent protection.  The key restoration programs are WHIP, the USFWS Partners Program and various cost-share practices through MDC.  You won't qualify for CRP or EQIP, and GRP, even if it was an option, would be hard to get into without having a native component or a major restoration that was nearly complete.  If you are interested in long-term, legal protection, the best bet is a conservation easement where you give up development rights in exchange for tax breaks (but not cash), although those types of easements are in their infancy in Missouri.
   
  --Justin

Kevin Carpenter <kevinc at mysticplains.org> wrote:
  Thanks for the news "Straight up" John.

Is there any other programs I should keep an eye on?

Kevin

> Kevin,
>
> the Grassland Reserve Program (GRP) was a program originally designed for
> protection of rich, grassland resources. It was supposed to target remnant
> grasslands and even diverse restorations. Adari Co. had a sign-up a couple
> of years ago and accepted 2 tracts. It is extremely doubtful that GRP will
> be funded again in the near future.
>
> Thanks,
> John
>
> John Murphy
> Private Land Conservationist
> Adair, Schuyler, Putnam, & Sullivan Counties
> 2410 South Franklin
> Kirksville, MO 63501
> Office (660)665-3274
> Cell (660)651-0644
>
>>>> "Kevin Carpenter" 3/31/2008 12:56 PM >>>
> All -
>
> Just curious if anyone could enlighten me on the status of the GRP program
> mentioned in the current MPF journal?
>
> I'm way open to suggestions on what programs, if any, the bulk of my land
> qualifies for, or that it could be granted into. As discussed, a few
> acres have been reserved, and fenced off, for our domestication, but the
> rest (less ponds & treelines) is pretty much in this teams hands!
>
> I'd like to know more about permanent legal protection as well...
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Kevin
>
>
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