Mike, There are programs other than farming conservation programs that are available now. They are wetland, wildlife, and conservation easement programs for anybody owning rural land if it qualifies. There are different programs available. One is a Permanent conservation easement agreement were as your property is deed ristricted and will all always remain as is with no futher developement allowed. You still own and have full rights to your land but it has a Permanent deed ristriction placed on it. The Gov will pay you Ag value for the property that you place in this agreement and also pay 100% of the cost of restoration, ponds wetlands, trees etc... There are also temporary easement agreements I believe 10 and 30 year programs. Here is one link to some of the programs. http://mountain-prairie.fws.gov/pfw/r6pfw8b1.htm#Conservation%20Easements


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