NRCS offers easement programs to eligible landowners to conserve working agricultural lands, wetlands, grasslands and forestlands.
Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP)
The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) provides financial and technical assistance to help conserve agricultural lands and wetlands and their related benefits. Under the Agricultural Land Easements component, NRCS helps Indian tribes, state and local governments and non-governmental organizations protect working agricultural lands and limit non-agricultural uses of the land. Under the Wetlands Reserve Easements component, NRCS helps to restore, protect and enhance enrolled wetlands. More on ACEP.
Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP)
The Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP) helps landowners restore, enhance and protect forestland resources on private lands through easements and financial assistance. Through HRFP, landowners promote the recovery of endangered or threatened species, improve plant and animal biodiversity and enhance carbon sequestration. More on HFRP.
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Contact:
Todd C. Hagel
Asst. State Conservationist (Easements)
Natural Resources Conservation Service
(701) 530-2004
Todd.Hagel@usda.gov