The document outlines several USDA conservation programs including the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP), and Grassland Reserve Program (GRP) that pay farmers to conserve environmentally sensitive lands. It discusses the goals and benefits of these programs, such as restoring wetlands and grasslands, improving wildlife habitat and water quality. The summary also notes the funding levels for these programs and challenges with expiring land contracts in the CRP program.
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ABCs Conservation Programs
1. ABCs of USDA Conservation Programs Duane Hovorka National Wildlife Federation
2. Acronyms R Us AMA CRP CREP CCRP CSP EQIP FPP/FRPP FSA GRP HFRP NRCS TSP USDA WHIP WRP
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5. Habitat Conservation Programs Farm Bill Conservation Programs Conservation Reserve Program 34 million acres Wetlands Reserve Program 2 million acres Grasslands Reserve Program 1 million acres Total 37 million acres
6. Habitat Conservation Programs Farm Bill Conservation Programs Conservation Reserve Program 34 million acres Wetlands Reserve Program 2 million acres Grasslands Reserve Program 1 million acres Total 37 million acres Other Habitat Conservation Programs Nat. Wild. Refuge lands (minus AK) 26 million acres Pittman-Robertson (acquired lands) 4 million acres Duck Unlimited (conserved to date) 11 million acres Private Land Trusts (under easement) 5 million acres
