The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is a program run through the US Department of Agriculture that focuses on conserving natural habitat on private lands. Since its inception in 1985, farmers and landowners have preserved more than 20 million acres of sensitive soil and habitat through this program. 

CRP Land Management

CRP land management requires landowners to restore and manage native plant communities and habitats on parts of their land that are deemed ‘ecologically sensitive’. Participants enroll in 10-15 year long contracts designed to re-establish native communities, prevent soil erosion, and maintain wildlife habitat. In turn, participants receive a rental payment from the Farm Service Agency which administers the program for managing their land for habitat. This program is one of the largest private-lands conservation programs in the United States, and continues to grow. 

If you are interested in learning more or enrolling in CRP, check out the USDA CRP website.

CRP Program Partner

Here at NRP, we love our CRP partners! We’re prepared to come up with a cost effective, environmentally-minded approach that meets your CRP contract requirements and landscape needs. We have worked with partners at all CRP stages, from habitat restoration to long-term management, and we have the equipment and knowhow to get the job done. Whether you’re a new or veteran CRP member, let us help you. Together we will create a management plan tailored toward your unique landscape goals. 

We offer many services for CRP members:

Site Prep: tillage, herbicide applications

Seeding: broadcast and no-till

Mid-Contract Maintenance: prescribed fire, clipping/mowing, invasive species removal, encroaching tree removal, and more

Pollinator Enhancement: native planting, native seeding, pollinator habitat establishment

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