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Sometimes, the simplest things can help wildlife: Sad to say, but that wide-open home on the range that Bing Crosby sings about in Brewster Higley’s “Home on the Range” has been steadily diminishing with every passing decade as the Western landscape has been sliced and diced by roads and barbed-wire fences.

NRCS in Florida Announces Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Signup: The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida has announced they are accepting applications from agricultural producers and forest landowners for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). While NRCS does accept ACEP applications year-round, producers and landowners should apply by December 31, 2021 to be considered for funding in the current cycle.

Urban Forestry Grants Revitalize Communities: DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Urban and Community Forestry Program has awarded $135,193 for 36 tree projects through its annual grant program, which offers up to $5,000 for projects on public land and community open space. All municipalities, homeowner associations, and certified nonprofits in Delaware can apply. Since it began, the program has provided over 588 grants for more than $1.86 million and planted more than 16,000 trees. The goal is to help communities increase tree canopy and promote the natural benefits of trees: cleaner air and water, increased property values and civic pride, and reduced storm water runoff and flooding.

Simpson, Cindy: The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, Habitat Conservation Division works to protect, manage and conserve aquatic, wetland and upland habitats for the benefit of fish and wildlife populations. The Commission also works to conserve nongame species through the Wildlife Diversity Program, which conducts surveys, research and monitoring and develops species conservation plans for animals listed by the State for protection as Endangered, Threatened, or Special Concern.

Morrow, Aline: A federal biologist with experience in partnership building and habitat management. I'm interested in building my professional network and improving urban conservation.