Program pays ranchers in Southwest Florida to help panthers

Apply by March 26

Posted 2/25/21

The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will provide technical and financial assistance for conservation practices that improve its habitat...

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Program pays ranchers in Southwest Florida to help panthers

Apply by March 26

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GAINESVILLE — Ranchers in Southwest Florida may be able to get paid for helping the Florida panther.

The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will provide technical and financial assistance for conservation practices that improve its habitat through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). The signup deadline is March 26. This is a Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) project.

To be eligible, a producer’s operation must be in northeastern Collier County or southwestern Hendry County, areas identified as essential for the long-term viability of the panther population. Refer to the panther map for details.

More Information:

• Collier County: Contact District Conservationist Derrick Wyle at 352-672-2630.
• Hendry County: Contact District Conservationist Mitchell Aman at 863-674-5700.

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