The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering a special sign-up for 17 counties through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) that is targeted towards the management of Oak & Hickory Woodlands. This program provides incentive payments to forest landowners implementing woodland management practices that encourage oak/hickory growth & regeneration. Eligible practices thru this program include: crop tree release, cull tree removal, thinning, and control of woody invasive species (bush honeysuckle, tree of heaven, autumn-olive and privet). Click on this link to find out if you are eligible and to find your local NRCS and ODNR-Division of Forestry contact: EQIP Forestry Oak Mgt. The deadline is fast approaching so if you are interested apply now!
Hi, I am the owner of approximately 120 Acres of mature woodlands in Washington Township, Belmont County in Southeastern Ohio. Jeremy Scherf, the forester for that area could give you a quick reference as to the possibilities this woodland might provide for your project. Thank you for any consideration and I will be looking forward to your reply.
Yes, Jeremy would be an excellent person to talk to about the project. To find contact information for Jeremy and the other Ohio Department of Natural Resources-Service Foresters go to: forestry.ohiodnr.gov/serviceforesters To find your local USDA Service Center Visit: offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?state=OHlocator/app?state=OH