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Biden Announces 30 by 30 Conservation Plan

On Thursday, May 6th, the Biden administration outlined ideas for achieving a nationwide conservation goal to conserve 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030. The report and announcement did not inlcude many details, but they did indicate a plan of incorporating working farmlands into their conservation efforts and initiatives. The report was submitted to the National Climate Task Force and was developed by the U.S. Departments of the Interior, Agriculture and Commerce, and the White House Council on Environmental Quality. It outlines eight principles that should guide the nationwide effort, including a pursuit of collaborative approaches; a commitment to supporting the voluntary conservation efforts of farmers, ranchers, and fishers; and honoring of Tribal sovereignty and private property rights.

More below:

https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2021/05/06/biden-harris-administration-outlines-america-beautiful-initiative

https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/15815-working-ag-lands-included-in-administrations-30x30-initiative

https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/blogs/ag-policy-blog/blog-post/2021/05/07/ag-groups-react-30x30-release

https://www.farmprogress.com/carbon/ag-groups-encouraged-agricultures-role-30x30-plan

https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-policy/biden-administration-offers-insight-30x30-plan

https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/conserving-restoring-america-the-beautiful.pdf