Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)

Among the challenges the State of Illinois faces in its effort to manage its natural resources is preserving and enhancing biological resources in a landscape that is 90 percent privately owned.

The mission of the Conservation Stewardship Program is to encourage landowners to advance the stewardship of our natural heritage for future generations by preserving the plants, animals and natural communities through management of the lands and waters they need to survive.

Forestry Management Plan and Implementation Cost Share available through the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP).  For more information please contact your local NRCS office.

If you have any questions please contact the CSP Office at 217-785-8284.

	General Information
	Conservation Stewardship Law (Senate Bill 17)
	Administrative Rule
	Frequently Asked Questions
	Instructions for completing the CSP Application
	CSP Forms:
	On-line Application
	Cancellation Form
	Change of Acreage Form
	Change of Ownership Notification Form
	CSP Brochure
	County Assessor Login Page
	Landowner Guides to Management:
	Creating Habitats and Homes for Illinois Wildlife
	Native Plant Guide
	Living with Illinois Wildlife
	Illinois Exotic Species:
	Exotic Species Introduction
	Invasive Plants Identification and Control
	Illinois Nature Preserves Management Guidelines
	IDNR Private Land Assistance Programs:
	Acres for Wildlife Program
	Illinois Forestry Development Act
	Technical Service Providers:
	Consulting Foresters
	Chief County Assessment Offices Contacts

updated 2/11