Review of Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program
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HB 1925, which moved the Texas Farm and
Ranch Lands Conservation Program (TFRLCP)
from the Texas General Land Office (GLO) to
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
(Department), requires that Texas Farm and
Ranch Lands Conservation Council (Council)
members are provided with certain information
and training.
Council members were sent an information and
training binder. This presentation will highlight
some of that information.
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Program to be managed by TPWD rather than GLO
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Number of Council members increased from 10 to 12
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More emphasis is placed on protecting agricultural
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The goal of the TFRLCP is conservation of
working lands with high values for water, fish
and wildlife, and agricultural production,
especially lands at risk of development. The
program supports TPWD’s mission to
encourage stewardship of private working
lands for conservation of natural resources
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TFRLCP is managed within the Land
Conservation Program of the Executive Office
of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department by
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Ted Hollingsworth, Land Conservation Program
Director with assistance from:
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Carla Beavers, Land Conservation Program Staff
Services Officer
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Jeannie Munoz, Project Management Office Director
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Robert Sweeney, TPWD Staff Attorney
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The TFRLCP Application Form and Draft
Selection Criteria were prepared by a team of
TPWD biologists. The same team with use the
Selection Criteria adopted by the Council to rank
project applications. The team consists of:
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Justin Dreibelbis, Wildlife Division
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Jeff Raasch, Wildlife Division
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Tim Birdsong, Inland Fisheries Division
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Ted Hollingsworth, Land Conservation Program
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The TFRLCP was transferred to TPWD with an
appropriation of $2,000,000 for administration of the
program, of which $1,760,910 was specifically
appropriated for grants and transaction costs related to
purchase of agricultural conservation easements. Staff
recommends setting aside a nominal amount of the
appropriation for program management costs, and making
the rest available for grants and transaction costs.
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Appropriation for FY 2016 $ 1,887,665
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Appropriation for FY 2017 112,335
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Total Appropriation for biennium $ 2,000,000
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This review focuses on the training program provided to the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council by TPWD staff, highlighting changes, goals, administration, project management, and budget allocation.
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Review of Training Program Provided to the Council by TPWD Staff Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council January 28, 2016
Overview HB 1925, which moved the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program (TFRLCP) from the Texas General Land Office (GLO) to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Department), requires that Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council (Council) members are provided with certain information and training. Council members were sent an information and training binder. This presentation will highlight some of that information.
Changes Made to the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program by HB 1925 Program to be managed by TPWD rather than GLO Number of Council members increased from 10 to 12 More emphasis is placed on protecting agricultural lands susceptible to development
Program Goals and Objectives The goal of the TFRLCP is conservation of working lands with high values for water, fish and wildlife, and agricultural production, especially lands at risk of development. The program supports TPWD s mission to encourage stewardship of private working lands for conservation of natural resources.
TFRLCP Administration TFRLCP is managed within the Land Conservation Program of the Executive Office of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department by: Ted Hollingsworth, Land Conservation Program Director with assistance from: Carla Beavers, Land Conservation Program Staff Services Officer Jeannie Munoz, Project Management Office Director Robert Sweeney, TPWD Staff Attorney
Project Management The TFRLCP Application Form and Draft Selection Criteria were prepared by a team of TPWD biologists. The same team with use the Selection Criteria adopted by the Council to rank project applications. The team consists of: Justin Dreibelbis, Wildlife Division Jeff Raasch, Wildlife Division Tim Birdsong, Inland Fisheries Division Ted Hollingsworth, Land Conservation Program
Project Budget The TFRLCP was transferred to TPWD with an appropriation of $2,000,000 for administration of the program, of which $1,760,910 was specifically appropriated for grants and transaction costs related to purchase of agricultural conservation easements. Staff recommends setting aside a nominal amount of the appropriation for program management costs, and making the rest available for grants and transaction costs. Appropriation for FY 2016 $ 1,887,665 Appropriation for FY 2017 112,335 Total Appropriation for biennium $ 2,000,000
