Landowner Incentive Program

The Landowner Incentive Program (LIP) is offered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to help private landowners create and manage habitat for rare or declining plant and animal species.

The program focuses on the Driftless Area of Wisconsin and provides technical assistance — including management advice, habitat assessments, and help developing land management plans — to landowners who wish to conserve natural heritage on their private property. Services may include on-site visits, phone and email consultations, and referrals for additional funding or technical support.

With over 85% of Wisconsin's landscape under private ownership, LIP aims to engage landowners as conservation partners to protect biodiversity for future generations. There is no formal grant application required for technical assistance.

Landowner Incentive Program | Helping private landowners protect rare plants and animals | Wisconsin DNR Endangered Resources_Content Page_LIP Landowner Incentive Program Helping private landowners protect rare plants and animals A Landowner Incentive Program project in Iowa County. The goal of the Landowner Incentive Program (LIP) is to help private landowners create and manage habitat for species that are rare or declining.

The program provides technical assistance to landowners, including management advice and assistance with management plans with a focus on the Driftless Area of Wisconsin. Private landowners and conservation The biggest threat to plants and animals worldwide is the loss or degradation of habitat.

With more than 85% of Wisconsin’s landscape under private ownership, landowners play a key role in helping conserve the beauty and diversity of Wisconsin’s natural heritage for future generations. As a landowner, you can make a difference by: improving or creating habitat for native plants and wildlife; receiving technical help to improve your property; or helping wildlife and plant species, especially rare species.

If your property is located within the Driftless Area , the Landowner Incentive Program may be able to help. For landowners in the Driftless Area, we may be able to provide technical assistance, depending on your situation. The LIP biologist may work with you over the phone or email, and if your property is located in the Driftless Area, a one-on-one site visit may also be possible.

Technical assistance may include: identifying what habitats (or species) may be present on your land; suggesting approaches to management; help in determining priorities and timelines; guidance in developing management plans; referrals for funding or technical assistance; and providing information on land protection options.

Natural Resources Conservation Service Landowner Incentive Program For more information, contact Conservation biologist, LIP coordinator Natural Heritage Conservation Program Natural Heritage Conservation Program