Vegetation Planting Program

DNR / NRCS / SWCC Vegetation Planting Program

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) / Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) / Soil and Water Conservation Committee (SWCC) Vegetative Planting Program is a unique, three agency partnership through which native marsh vegetation is planted and monitored throughout the coastal zone of Louisiana.

DNR enters into annual cooperative agreements with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF). It is through the LDAF and the SWCC's Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) that the planting tasks are selected, planned, evaluated, planted, and monitored. Each NRCS District Conservationist provides technical assistance to their respective SWCD throughout the planting task process.

Planting tasks are monitored 30-60 days after planting. These same tasks are again monitored one year after planting. Site evaluation, baseline data, and monitoring data forms are prepared for each planting site and compiled into annual monitoring reports.

For additional information call or e-mail Kenneth Bahlinger at (225) 342-7362.