Conservation Stewardship Program
Ministère des Ressources naturelles de l’Illinois
Country
United States
Land Use / Land Cover
Catégories multiples
Agency Type
State
Target or Affiliated Species or Habitat
Espèces ayant le plus besoin de mesures de conservation, Pollinisateurs
Publication Type
Website/web hub
Original Language
English
Years of Implementation
Ongoing
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources administers the state’s Conservation Stewardship Program, which provides tax relief for qualifying properties. The program targets lands that provide habitat for Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCNs), as well as works to reduce fragmentation of native habitats, address invasive species concerns and promote restoration. Although the monarch is not currently identified as an SGCN, other prairie species and habitats qualify.
Eligible landowners qualify for tax relief, with enrolled lands assessed at 5% of fair market value. Landowners must have at least 2 contiguous hectares (5 acres) on which they implement a habitat management plan. Plans may include goals and practices related to mowing, prescribed burning and native prairie plantings, among others. No funding is provided for management, as the tax relief is intended to offset these costs. Technical assistance is provided by the department (IDNR 2016).
- Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). 2016. Conservation Stewardship Program. dnr.illinois.gov/conservation/CSP/Pages/default.aspx.
Amount of the Incentive
Qualifying land is assessed at 5% of fair market value