[Carpenter] GRP

[Kevin Carpenter]

Thanks Justin.

I guess the best way to think of it is that I'd like to get the property
into shape - then ensure it stays that way.  The conservation easement
seems like the best way to do that - but I've heard horror stories (NPR
had a recent report where "forever" ended up being 7 years, but thats
still in appeal).

Kevin

> 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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