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August 01, 2010—Quail Unlimited is a national conservation organization founded in 1981 to combat the problem of dwindling quail populations as a result of declining habitat. In just the last five years, Quail Unlimited chapters have been responsible for almost 20 million dollars in habitat expenditures.
Because of all the interest and concern for declining quail populations, local conservationists have organized a meeting to discuss the quail situation. The meeting will be held on
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A Representative from will be present and will be for the meeting. The formation of a local Quail Unlimited chapter will be discussed.
Local chapters use proceeds from their annual banquets to fund local habitat projects to benefit quail and other grassland species. Chapters are also involved in information and education and are especially interested in working with local landowners and area youth.
Quail Unlimited biologists have been very active in promoting wildlife provisions of the Federal Farm bills as well as being active members of the Southeastern Quail Study Group. One of the recent provisions of farm bill legislation is the CP-33 practice of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). This practice provides for upland habitat buffers that greatly benefit quail and other early successional species.
Each state has a specific allotment of acreage available for entrance into the programs. Some states have already reached their goals while others still have acreage available for sign-up. Landowners should check with their local USDA farm office about possibilities.
The CP-33 practice offers great opportunities for those interested in quail management and improving overall habitat on their properties.
For more information on the meeting, please contact at .
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