For the next few issues, we are going to spotlight different governmental programs which can help fund ecological restoration on private property. The...

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At first blush, the rows of lovely purple blooms of the purple loosestrife may seem a desirable addition to our landscape. However, its pleasing appea...

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Conservation easements are wonderful tools to help protect and restore natural areas.  They can provide a financial incentive for a landowner to ...

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The use of worthwhile native plants on golf courses is increasing. A revolution is happening at courses across the country as they go green. ...

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 The Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP) is a voluntary program for landowners who are interested in developing and improving wildlife habi...

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    The old paradigm is that roads and highways, with their paved surfaces and loud whizzing traffic, are a conservationist's nightmare.&#...

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Tallgrass Farm is approximately 215 acres of former cropland that has been restored to prairie and wetland.  Due to the hard work of Tallgrass em...

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