Best Management Practices Project Planning
Determining landowner goals and planning practices that will result in increased productivity and food safety.
Project Survey and Design
Land surveying, conservation plans, topographic surveys, project stake-outs, engineering designs including permitting, construction estimates, and erosion & sedimentation plans
Project Construction and Monitoring
Contractor selection, construction management and quality assurance, as-built certifications, annual practice monitoring and Compatible Use Agreement (CUA) development
Since its inception in 2009, the Trust has focused on providing technical assistance to America’s agricultural producers. By working in partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and local Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the Trust has built a reputation for providing efficient and cost-effective services that assist our nation’s farmers with addressing concerns that negatively impact their ability to supply safe and affordable food. Our specialized experience in conservation planning and best management practice implementation ensures that we make existing farms as productive as possible.
We are a nationwide technical assistance provider, with current agreements in AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA MS, NC, NJ, NY, PA, SC, and TN.
Check out an example project below:
“This 112.8-acre easement is located in Catahoula Parish, LA. The easement consisted of existing bottomland hardwoods, an existing levee with a water control structure and prior converted cropland. We improved the levee and replaced the existing structure with two structures as well as added a structural emergency spillway, creating a 14.7-acre shallow water area. We also created a 1.96-acre microtopography feature to hold shallow water semi permanently. This adds to the habitat diversity of the property. We also planted native bottomland hardwood trees. This project took a total of three years to restore.”
– Brittany Edwards, Senior Restoration Specialist
The Trust utilizes a number of best management practices across a diverse range of landscapes to improve their existing conditions and address problem areas identified onsite. Some of these practices include:
Vegetative Management
Brush Management, Herbaceous Weed Control, Prescribed Burning, Forest Stand Improvement, Firebreaks
Vegetative Establishment
Conservation Cover, Critical Area Planting, Tree and Shrub Site Preparation, Tree/Shrub Establishment
Habitat Improvement
Wetland Wildlife Management, Upland Wildlife Habitat Management, Wetland Restoration, Wetland Enhancement
Structural Enhancements
Dike Construction, Fencing, Stream Crossings, Structure for Water Control