Programs

State Wildlife Issues and Ranking

This information is to provide guidance to field offices when ranking state issues for WHIP applications in ProTracts.

State Issue Questions and guidance:

1) Will the project restore or enhance at least one of the following Strategy Habitats: 1) Grasslands, 2) Sagebrush Steppe, 3) Oak Woodlands/Savannahs, 4) Ponderosa Pine Woodlands, or 5) Conifer Forests (as identified in the ODFW Oregon Conservation Strategy)?	40 pts
2) Will the project restore or enhance aquatic habitats and/or improve fish passage for T&E and/or at risk species?	35 pts
3) Will the project convert cropland, pastureland, hayland or orchard/vineyard back to the original historical plant community for that site?	30 pts
4) Will funds from state, local, and/or other wildlife partners contribute at least 25% toward the actual implementation of practices for this project?	20 pts
5) Will funds from state, local, and/or other wildlife partners contribute at least 50% toward the actual implementation of practices for this project?	40 pts
6) Is the project within or adjacent to a Conservation Opportunity Area (as identified in the ODFW Oregon Conservation Strategy)?	30 pts
7) Will the project be part of a research study or have regular monitoring using a scientifically accepted method that will measure the effects of conservation practices implemented on wildlife or their habitat?	25 pts
Total possible points =	200 pts

Local Contact:
Please contact the District Conservationist in the USDA Service Center nearest the location of your property.

Oregon WHIP Program Manager:
Todd Peplin
Phone: (541) 923-4358 x131
Email: todd.peplin@or.usda.gov

Last Modified: 02/03/2009