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The Grassland Habitat Program from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife provides payments to Ohio landowners who plant and maintain grassland habitats on eligible cropland and non-cropland acres. The program distributes $9 million awarded through the USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program to rebound wildlife populations such as the bobwhite quail and other grassland-dependent species.
Eligible participants are Ohio landowners with cropland or non-cropland suitable for conversion to grassland habitat. Participants receive payments for establishing and maintaining grassland plantings. The initiative reflects ODNR's strategy to restore grassland ecosystems and reverse population declines among grassland-dependent bird species across Ohio.
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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is asking landowners to create grassland habitats , and they can get paid to do it. The agency has $9 million it can distribute for the initiative. The project was awarded through the USDA’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program in November 2023.
The objective is to rebound wildlife populations such as the bobwhite quail and other grassland-nesting birds. The reason for their decline? Habitat loss.
“This grassland habitat program is a win-win for landowners and wildlife,” said John Kaiser with ODNR’s Division of Wildlife. “Healthy native grasslands support pollinators, improve soil health and create vital cover for birds and other wildlife. With the right guidance and support, landowners can make a big difference.
” Landowners will also benefit from hands-on technical assistance at no cost. That’ll be with the help of the National Bobwhite and Grasslands Initiative Foundation. Kaiser previously told WYSO that Ohio is 95% privately owned, making landowners instrumental to the success of this project.
Cropland and non-cropland are eligible. Grants will be awarded based on acreage. Agreements can span one to four years.
ODNR says interested landowners should contact one of its Wildlife Management Consultants to plan land management strategies. Adriana Martinez-Smiley (she/they) is the Environment and Indigenous Affairs Reporter for WYSO. Email: amartinez-smiley@wyso.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Landowners with eligible cropland and non-cropland. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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