Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program
The Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) is a voluntary program for
people who want to develop and improve wildlife habitat primarily on private
land. Through WHIP USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service provides both
technical assistance and up to 75 percent cost-share assistance to establish and
improve fish and wildlife habitat. WHIP agreements between NRCS and the
participant generally last from 5 to 10 years from the date the agreement is
signed.
WHIP has proven to be a highly effective and widely accepted program across
the country. By targeting wildlife habitat projects on all lands and aquatic
areas, WHIP provides assistance to conservation minded landowners who are
unable to meet the specific eligibility requirements of other USDA conservation
programs.
The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 reauthorized WHIP as a
voluntary approach to improving wildlife habitat in our Nation. Program
administration of WHIP is provided under the Natural Resources Conservation
Service.
WHIP Information
The following documents require Adobe Acrobat.
Vermont
WHIP brochure (148 KB)
NEW!
Fact Sheet (154 KB)
Vermont WHIP Plan (399 KB)
2008 WHIP Required Documents
Vermont Photos
Click on images to download:
Early Successional Habitat (189 KB)
Streambank Protection (Revetments)
and Forested Buffer (427 KB)
Click on Picture to View
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Other Wildlife Information Resources
For local information or to apply, contact your Local NRCS Office.
Electronic application filing is available through the
Electronic Government website.
VT NRCS Office Locations and Contact Information
WHIP Information (National NRCS Website)
Contact
Vicky Drew
Phone: 802-951-6796 ext. 242
Email: vicky.drew@vt.usda.gov | 
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