Benchmark condition inventory and conservation stewardship plan.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a) The benchmark condition inventory and associated case file information must include: (1) A map, aerial photograph, or overlay that delineates the entire agricultural operation, including land use and acreage; (2) A description of the applicant's production system(s) on the agricultural operation to be enrolled; (3) The existing conservation practices and resource concerns, problems, and opportunities on the operation; (4) Other information needed to document existing conservation treatment and activities, such as, grazing management, nutrient management, pest management, and irrigation water management plans; (5) A description of the significant resource concerns and other resource concerns that the applicant is willing to address in their contract through the adoption of new conservation practices and measures; and, (6) A list of enhancements that the applicant may be willing to undertake as part of their contract. (b) (i) To the extent practicable, a quantitative and qualitative description of the conservation and environmental benefits that the conservation stewardship contract will achieve; (ii) A plan map showing the acreage to be enrolled in CSP; (iii) A verified benchmark condition inventory as described in § 1469.7(a); (iv) A description of the significant resource concerns and other resource concerns to be addressed in the contract through the adoption of new conservation measures; (v) A description and implementation schedule of— (A) Individual conservation prac

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 1469.7