Factoid:
In 2001, 671 acres of longleaf pine and 582 acres of native grasses were
restored in Alabama through the partnership efforts of the Partners for
Fish and Wildlife program.
What is Partners for Fish
and Wildlife?
The Partners for Fish and Wildlife
program provides technical and financial assistance to private
landowners to restore and enhance fish and wildlife habitat on their
property. The program focus is to restore vegetation and hydrology to
historic conditions. Habitat is provided for migratory and resident
waterfowl, wading birds, songbirds, and a host of other wildlife which
utilize wetlands.
Who's Eligible?
Basically, anyone interested
in restoring wildlife habitat on their land can become a
"partner." Partners include:
What Types of Projects are Funded?
Cropland, pasture, or wet areas which
have been previously drained or altered are all potential project sites.
There are no restrictions on project size and areas from 5 to 2000 acres
have been restored through the program. Normally, landowners restore
unproductive areas of cropland or pasture or areas which are too wet to
farm efficiently. Partner projects are typically designed to restore
fish and wildlife habitat to historic conditions. Plans may include:
- Planting trees to restore bottomland
hardwoods or swamp
- Installing water control structures,
plugging ditches, or building levees to restore hydrology on drained
or partially drained areas
- Protecting and/or restoring riparian
areas
- Moist-soil management and wood duck
nest boxes in conjunction with other restoration measures
How does the Program work?
Landowners interested in habitat
restoration should contact us to schedule a site visit. A biologist will
contact you to schedule a visit to determine if your site is suitable
for restoration. A restoration plan is developed and the project is
submitted for funding. If your project is accepted, you could:
- Receive up to 100% funding for project
expenses
- Receive financial assistance from
other groups (state agencies, conservation districts, other Federal
programs)
Financial or in-kind contribution from
the landowner is not mandatory but may aid in project selection. Most
importantly, landowners do not forfeit property rights and control all
activities such as hunting, fishing, camping and trespass.
Who do you contact to participate?
U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service
"Partners
for Fish and Wildlife Program"
1208-B
Main Street
Daphne,
AL 36526
You may also contact
Randy Roach, Partners for Fish and Wildlife
Program, at (251) 441-5872, or via email at
randy_roach@fws.gov
click here to
download the PFW brochure in Adobe Acrobat format
Click here
to link to the USFWS Southeast Region Partners
for Fish and Wildlife Program |
