Wildlife Conservation Land Program
The Wildlife Conservation Land Program (WCLP) allows private landowners who manage their property for protected wildlife species, priority wildlife habitats or as Wildlife Reserve Land to apply for a property tax deferment. Additional details on the program can be found in the following documents.
- Wildlife Conservation Land Program Legislation (§ 105-277.15. Effective July 1, 2022)
Priority Habitat Management Guidelines
- Bat Caves (Updated May 2023)
- Early Successional Habitat (Updated May 2023)
- Longleaf Pine Forest (Updated May 2023)
- Rock Outcrops (Updated May 2023)
- Small Wetland Community (Updated May 2023)
- Stream and Riparian Zone (Updated May 2023)
Wildlife Reserve Land Activity Guidance
- Census of Animal Population (updated April 2025)
- Erosion Control (updated April 2025)
- Habitat Control (updated April 2025)
- Predator Control (updated April 2025)
- Supplemental Food (updated April 2025)
- Supplemental Shelter (updated April 2025)
- Supplemental Water (updated April 2025)
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