Live Oak Farm
Implementing Organization
Land Trust For Louisiana
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$698,900
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Funding Program
North American Wetlands Conservation Act NAWCA
Details
Project Category
Environmental
Project Actions
Land Acquisition/Protection
Targeted Resources
Wetlands/Marshes/Estuaries
Project Description
This project will to secure wetlands habitat in perpetuity for migratory birds and other wetland species through easement acquisition on a farm in Coastal Louisiana. Permanent agricultural and conservation easements over the farm's wetlands and rice fields will prevent conversion of land to industrial development or subdivision for recreation, while ensuring that the producers continue managing the farm in support of agricultural and wildlife purposes. Louisiana's 2017 Coastal Master Plan states that Vermilion Parish faces increased wetland loss over the next 50 years under the medium environmental scenario. With no further coastal protection or restoration actions, the parish could lose an additional 186 square miles, or 17%, of the parish land area.
Contact
Cindy Brown9855425006
Cindy.Brown@landtrustforlouisiana.org
Project Website
Cembell Industries, Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority of Louisiana, Land Trust For Louisiana, The Conservation Fund
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