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Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation (7 CFR 12.1-12.33).

Country/Territory
United States of America
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Code of Federal Regulations - Title 7 - Agriculture.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Water
Keyword
Protection of environment Public land Resource/damage valuation Soil conservation/soil improvement Standards Governance Institution Agricultural commodities Agricultural land Erosion Farming Financial agricultural measures Fiscal and market measures Agricultural development Subsidy/incentive Financing Inspection Procedural matters Policy/planning Soil rehabilitation Ecosystem preservation Wetlands
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This part sets forth the terms and conditions under which a person who produces an agricultural commodity on highly erodible land or designates such land for conservation use, plants an agricultural commodity on a converted wetland, or converts a wetland shall be determined to be ineligible for certain benefits provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and agencies and instrumentalities of USDA. The purpose of the provisions of this part are to remove certain incentives for persons to produce agricultural commodities on highly erodible land or converted wetland and to thereby reduce soil loss due to wind and water erosion; protect the Nation’s long-term capability to produce food and fiber; reduce sedimentation and improve water quality; and assist in preserving the values, acreage, and functions of the Nation’s wetlands.

Full text
English
Website
www.fsa.usda.gov