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Rangeland Program - Manitoba
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) - Manitoba
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Program Summary
DUC's Rangeland Program provides a per-quarter section payment to Manitoba landowners willing to improve and protect eligible rangeland for 10 years.
Program characteristics
Province
Manitoba
Natural Features
Wildlife Habitat, Native Grasses
Agriculture Type
Rangeland / Pasture
Program Scope
Provincial
Conservation Approach
Protection
Incentive Type
Payment for Practices / Conservation / Credits, Technical Advice
Delivery Agent Type
NGO
Commitment Type
Land Conservation / Protection, Management Agreement
Commitment Term
Short Term (1 to 10 years)
Program web site
Conservation Goals
Rangeland that is kept as uncultivated grassland retains wildlife habitat, soil health and stabilization, flood protection, and groundwater recharge capability.
Eligible Lands
Eligible landscapes include rangelands in Manitoba. Lands within DUC's provincial Target Areas (see links below for map) are eligible for a maximum of $10,000 per year per landowner; lands outside Target Areas have a $5000 maximum per project.
Additional Details
Grasslands cannot be broken and wetlands cannot be drained for 10 years.
Agreement is pro-rated, allowing for early exit.
A Grazing Management Plan is included, with advice on enhancing pasture productivity.
Commitment
Landowners sign a 10-year agreement to adopt a grazing management plan and refrain from breaking or draining areas protected by the agreement. The agreement has a pro-rated buyout option.
Incentive
Producers can receive up to $5,000 per quarter section to improve pasturelands.
Contact Information
Manitoba landowners wanting more information can fill in the 'contact us' form at https://ag.ducks.ca/program/rangelands/ or contact Daphne Appleyard at 204-861-2587 or d_appleyard@ducks.ca.
Important to Know
Nothing is tied to land title and no carbon credits are claimed under the agreement.
DUC will provide personalized support to optimize grassland productivity through infrastructure incentives and a grazing management plan.
DUC will create maps for the producer outlining the proposed activities and design, including paddocks, water systems, temporary fencing, rotation options and other elements.
A maximum of $10,000 per year per landowner for lands that fall within DUC Target Areas OR $5000 per project for lands that fall outside of DUC Target Areas (see map on reverse side).
Eligible on rented lands with landowner permission.
Eligible on lands with existing DUC agreements but payments may vary.
Additional information is available in DUC Manitoba's fact sheet https://ag.ducks.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DUC_OnePager-Rangeland_Nov_2023_WEB.pdf.
For a full list of DUC's programs in Manitoba, see https://www.ducks.ca/places/manitoba, or download their program guide at https://www.ducks.ca/assets/2024/12/2024_12_DUC_AllProgramsGuidebook_V2501_WEBFILE.pdf