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ACP Shares in
Tree Planting
Farmers in Virginia planted more than 12,000 acres of trees under the Agricultural Conservation Program during the 1967-68 tree planting season.
Tree planting is a long time investment which ultimately will add to the farmer’s income. And, in the meantime, the- growing trees will provide substantial conservation benefits by helping reduce erosion and flooding; stabilizing and improving water supplies, assuring clear, clean streams; and providing hunting and other outdoor recreation opportunities.
Under ACP, the public shares I with fanners a part of the cost of planting trees and of other soil, water, woodland, and wildlife conservation measures. By sharing the cost of such practices, both The farmer and other taxpayers contribute to the improvement and conservation of the Nation’s vital natural resources. Both share in the benefit from this work.
During the more than 30 years since ACP was first authorized, farmers in Virginia have planted more than 200 million trees under the program; throughout the Nation, farmers have planted close to 5 million acres of trees with ACP cost sharing assistance
Further information about forestry practices approved for ACP assistance may be obtained at the county ASCS office. In Virginia ACP cost-sharing will be available in 1969 for such forestry practices as tree planting and timber stand improvement.
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